Undergraduate Dentistry 2021-2022

The course introduces the student to complete denture manufacturing processes. It looks at how differing jaw relationships can dictate tooth positioning. More complex problems relating to complete dentures opposing natural lower teeth are shown. This course builds on the skills learned in the previous courses on Primary dental laboratory Skills and Partial dentures.

The course introduces the student to the techniques of manufacturing partial dentures. The associated dental biomaterials science and laboratory equipment are taught, demonstrated and applied appropriately. The introduction of denture design theory and manufacturing techniques.

The course introduces the student to the anatomy and physiology relevant to dental technology.

The course introduces the student to the materials and manufacturing techniques used in the dental laboratory for the manufacturing of metallic dental appliances across all disciplines. Modern materials and techniques based on Computer aided design computer aided machining (CADCAM) are explored.

This course covers the essential theoretical and practical knowledge required for the understanding of the design of dental removable prosthodontics and its relevance to meeting the laboratory, clinical prescription and the patient’s expectations.

The course introduces the student to the evidenced based research into the social, cultural and environmental issues that affect patient’s health. The course also looks at the broader sociological, behavioural, environmental and economic factors involved. The effect these factors have on laboratory leadership, management and manufacturing is investigated.

The course introduces the student to the manufacturing theory and techniques used in the fabrication of single metallic restorations and substructures. The manufacture of temporary crowns is also undertaken. This course is the first of three in the Fixed Prosthodontic theme and the knowledge gained here is vital for further understanding of the subject.

This course develops the essential knowledge required for the understanding of ceramic, polymer and composite restorations. These tooth coloured materials are the standard aesthetic components for Fixed Prosthodontic restorations.

This course continues on from the previous courses on Fixed Prosthodontics.  The theory and practice of bridgework, where multiple teeth are manufactured together in a restoration, are taught, demonstrated and applied. Previous theories and applications of associated biomaterials and techniques are developed for this more advanced course. It concludes the teaching of Fixed Prosthodontics.