Postgraduate Course: Occlusion and Advanced Prosthodontic Treatment (DENT12004)
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 | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | This course aims to develop skills in the assessment of existing and proposed occlusal schemes to enable participants to deliver complex treatment plans that might involve a reorganised approach with multiple indirect restorations. A seminar programme will review the evidence base in this area and supervised treatment sessions will further deepen knowledge and skills. |
| Course description |
Syllabus/Lecture List
Evolution of occlusal theory
Anatomy of occlusal system
Vertical dimension of occlusion
Centric Relation
Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction
Splint Therapy
Occlusal Equilibriation
Minor Axial Tooth Movement
Planning treatment delivery 1
Planning treatment delivery 2
Principles of Bridge Design
Aetiology of Tooth wear
Practical Aspects of the Reorganised Approach to Care
The Performance of Indirect Restorations
Oral Rehabilitation Using Direct Techniques
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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 |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
20/09/2021 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Examination - 2 hours - 70%
Practical Examination - 30 mins - 20%
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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 an in-depth knowledge of the human gnatho-stological system.
- Be able to assess occlusal schemes and form diagnoses and a treatment plan based on sound theoretical knowledge.
- Have gained experience in the delivery of complex care involving multiple restorations.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of the prosthodontist in the management of TMJD.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Oral Rehabilitation,Fixed Partial Dentures |
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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