Postgraduate Course: Implant Supported Prosthodontics (DENT12001)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences | 
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | 
 
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) | 
Availability | Not available to visiting students | 
 
| SCQF Credits | 40 | 
ECTS Credits | 20 | 
 
 
| Summary | Implant-Borne Prostheses are now considered a predictable solution in many prosthodontics scenarios; knowledge of the planning and delivery of such prostheses is essential for the modern Prosthodontist. This course will provide a review of the literature in this area and instruction in the fundamental surgical and prosthodontics skills that are required. | 
 
| Course description | 
    
    Syllabus/Lecture List 
Osseointegration 
Perimplant Disease 
Treatment planning  
Cement v Screw retention 
Biomechanics of 6.Implants 
Impression techniques 
SAC classification 
Surgical Aspects of care 
Extended Bound Saddle 
Simultaneous Grafting 
Block and Sinus grafting 
Success and Survivals 
    
    
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites | 
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Co-requisites |  | 
 
| Prohibited Combinations |  | 
Other requirements |  None | 
 
 
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1) 
  
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Quota:  None | 
 
| Course Start | 
Flexible | 
 
| Course Start Date | 
09/08/2021 | 
 
Timetable  | 
	
Timetable | 
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) | 
 
 Total Hours:
400
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 Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
392 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) | 
 
  Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) | 
Written Examination - 90 minutes - 70% 
Practical Examination - Submitted Case Reports and Oral Examination - 20% 
Course Work - 10% 
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| Feedback | 
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| No Exam Information | 
 
Learning Outcomes 
    On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
    
        - Have Knowledge of the basic science that supports implantology.
 - Be able to make diagnoses and plan treatment for patients requiring implant-based care.
 - Be familiar with the surgical protocols for the placement of dental implants.
 - Have in-depth knowledge of the prosthodontic procedures associated with implant-based care.
 - Be able to identify and manage a variety of complications associated with dental implant treatment.
 
     
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills | 
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| Keywords | Osseointegration,Fixed Prosthodontics,Oral Rehabilitation. | 
 
 
Contacts 
| Course organiser | Dr Krishna Bhatia 
Tel: (0131) 536 3976 
Email: kbhatia@exseed.ed.ac.uk | 
Course secretary | Ms Anna Atluri 
Tel: (0131) 536 3979 
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk | 
   
 
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