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Study Course Description

Preclinical Course in Operative Dentistry III

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
ZTMVK_053
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts

Riga, Dzirciema street 20, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560

About Study Course

Objective

To develop students’ knowledge of basic principles of cavity formation and filling, different filling materials and indications for their use as well as necessary skills for applying the acquired knowledge in the practical treatment of caries.

Preliminary Knowledge

Dental anatomy, histology, medical biochemistry, biomaterials in dentistry and medical terminology in Latin.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: - define caries and cavity classification; - list and describe basic principles and steps of cavity formation; - list the filling materials, describe their classification, qualities and indication for usage; - recognize and list dental burs and instruments.

Skills

1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to - form cavities on the maxillary and the mandibular teeth; - select and use the right filling material; - fill up the formed cavities with the adequate filling material.

Competences

1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to apply this knowledge and practical skills in the practical treatment of caries.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Individual and pair work – preparing presentations on topics of the course.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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- Assessment of the formed cavities in accordance with the basic principles of cavity - Assessment of the filling quality according to quality criteria; - Active participation in classes; quality of oral answers; - Presentations in pairs on the topics of the course; - End-of-topics tests; - At the end of the course – an examination consisting of a practical part (OSCE) and a spoken part. In OSCE, the students’ practical skills are being assessed: cavity preparation; placing of the matrix system and rubber dam, selection of filling instruments, filling of cavities and finishing. In spoken part, the students’ theoretical knowledge is assessed.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Demonstration - restoration of cavities with amalgam and composite. Bonding systems. Practical work – restoration of cavities with amalgam and composite on previous semester prepared cavities by teacher’s choice.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Demonstration – rubber dam set, clamps, clamps holder (hands positioning on upper and lower), types of frames, rubber placement in to frame, holes. Rubber dam placement on 1 tooth, isolation of several teeth (3 methods) Practical work – Rubber dam on 1 tooth. Isolation of several teeth.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work – - 2nd class cavity preparation on upper jaw tooth Nr. 6 (MO/OD) and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system) in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work – - 2nd class cavity preparation on lower jaw tooth Nr. 6 (MOD) and restoration with amalgam (liner) in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work - 5th class cavity preparation on upper and lower jaws teeth Nr.7 and restoration with CIC in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Interim test Practical work – 5thclass cavity preparation and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner) on upper and lower jaws teeth Nr.6 in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work – 1stclass cavity preparation and restoration (liner) on upper and lower jaws teeth Nr. 7(O) in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work – 3rd class cavity preparation and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system) on upper and lower jaws teeth Nr. 3(DL) in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work – 3rd class cavity preparation and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system) on upper and lower jaws teeth Nr. 2(MV) in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Practical work – 3rd class cavity preparation and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system) on upper and lower jaws teeth 3. (DL) and 2. (MV) and 4th class cavity preparation and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system) on upper and lower jaws teeth Nr.1 (MVL)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Unfinished cavities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Interim test Practical work 3rd class cavity preparation and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner) on upper or lower jaws teeth Nr .2(DL) in quadrants specified by teacher
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Colloquium - classification of caries, Black classification of cavities .Caries predisposed and resistant areas, cavities walls and angles. Black principles of cavities preparation, temporary filling materials, GIC and its modifications (RMGIC, CM), restoration of contact point, amalgam, composites, bonding systems, rubber dam
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Unfinished cavities. OR Preparation for practical exam - 2nd class cavity preparation on upper jaw tooth Nr. 26 (MO/OD) and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system). 2nd class cavity preparation on lower jaw tooth Nr.46 (MOD) and restoration with amalgam (liner).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Preparation for practical exam - 2nd class cavity preparation on upper jaw tooth Nr. 26 (MO/OD) and restoration with composite (rubber dam, liner, bonding system), 2nd class cavity preparation on lower jaw tooth Nr.46 (MOD) and restoration with amalgam (liner).
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

J. B. Summitt, J. W. Robbins, R. S. Schwartz. Summitt's Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry. Quintessence Publishing Co. 2013

2.

Richard van Noort “Introduction to Dental Materials” – Mosby, 2013

Additional Reading

1.

W. J. O’Brien „Dental Materials and their Selection”, Quintessence Publishing Co. 2008.

Other Information Sources

1.

Internetā pieejamās zinātniskās datu bāzes.