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DE2506: FIXED DENTAL PROSTHODONTICS (3) (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


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)
  • Either Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Any Undergraduate Programme Diploma Of Higher Education In Dental Technology

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

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 45 Feedback Weeks 48

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Feedback

Feedback provided at both draft stage and then following formal submission. Ahead of any re-submission.

Word Count 2000
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDemonstrate management and quality control procedures.
ProceduralCreateDesign, manufacture and critique fixed dental bridgework.
ReflectionEvaluateDescribe and evaluate the procedures used in the design and manufacture of fixed dental bridgework.

Practical Classwork (Laboratory Appliances)

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 60
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Feedback provided within course lab sessions. Feedback provided on suitability for a patient.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDemonstrate management and quality control procedures.
ProceduralCreateDesign, manufacture and critique fixed dental bridgework.

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 35,41,47 Feedback Weeks 37,43,49

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Feedback

Feedback provided to whole class following examination. Borderline or failing student to receive targeted feedback on areas of development ahead of resit examinations.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralUnderstandHave knowledge of the science underpinning fixed dental bridgework.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

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