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DE2506: FIXED DENTAL PROSTHODONTICS (3) (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

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.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 20 credits (10 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr James Mackie

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course explains the theoretical and practical component of the laboratory manufacture of  bridge type restorations. Students are provided with the theory of dental procedures in materials and processes used for these fixed Prosthodontics. This course forms the foundation for knowledge of this subject.  Students will demonstrate this knowledge in the laboratory manufacture of restorations provided under prescription to patients of client clinicians.

 

This course fulfils the requirements for the Government Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Dental Technology.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Observed Structured Practical Examination- OSPE

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
Assessment Weeks 1,5,10,15,20 Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
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Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 20 Feedback Weeks

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Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 17,18 Feedback Weeks

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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDemonstrate management and quality control procedures.
ProceduralUnderstandHave knowledge of the science underpinning fixed dental bridgework.
ProceduralCreateDesign, manufacture and critique fixed dental bridgework.
ReflectionEvaluateDescribe and evaluate the procedures used in the design and manufacture of fixed dental bridgework.

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