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DE2017: FIXED DENTAL PROSTHODONTICS 1 (2024-2025)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:58


Course Overview

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.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First 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)
  • Dentistry (DE)

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 components of the manufacturing processes for single metallic restorations, substructures and temporary crowns. Modern CADCAM technology and materials are identified for use in the processes. This forms the foundation for knowledge of this subject.  Students will demonstrate this knowledge in the laboratory setting in the manufacture of restorations to the prescription provided by their clients for the treatment of their patients.

 

This course fulfils the relevant 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

More Information about Week Numbers


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

There are no assessments for this course.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralCreateDesign, manufacture and critique single unit metallic restorations, substructures and temporary crowns.
ProceduralApplyDemonstrate management and quality control procedures.
ProceduralUnderstandHave knowledge of the science underpinning fixed single metallic restorations, substructures and temporary crown materials.
ProceduralEvaluateDescribe and evaluate the procedures used in the design and manufacture of single metallic restorations, substructures and temporary crowns.
 

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