Preclinical Course in Prosthetic Dentistry I
Study Course Implementer
20 Dzirciema Street, zpk@rsu.lv, LV-1007, +371 67456043
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to: 1. to recognize the peculiarities of the functional tooth anatomy of different groups of teeth and to explain the basic principles of occlusion; 2. to describe and differentiate different types of fixed partial tooth-supported prostheses; 3. to list the bio-mechanical principles of tooth preparation when choosing different materials for fixed partial tooth-supported prostheses.
Skills
1.As a result of successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to: 1. take alginate impressions from phantom jaws and cast plaster models; 2. model teeth on plaster models and analyze occlusion; 3. prepare artificial frontal teeth from phantom jaws according to the bio-mechanical principles of tooth preparation and chosen material for crown or bridge.
Competences
1.As a result of successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to: 1. integrate the acquired knowledge about the functional anatomy of different groups of teeth and occlusion into practical work by modeling teeth on plaster models and analyzing the occlusion and by tooth preparation for different material fixed partial tooth-supported prostheses; 2. to analyze indications and possible risk factors when planning partial fixed tooth supported dentures; 3. to substantiate the choice of certain instruments, work accessories and manipulations to be performed in the clinic by preparing teeth for partial fixed tooth supported dentures; 4. identify and critically evaluate own clinical work failures and their possible causes, and find solutions.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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As part of independent work, students have to improve their manual skills by using virtual dental MOOG simulators in preclinic.
To learn the theory (lectures, video materials and guidelines) and read the recommended publications according to the list specified in E-studies, whose comprehension will be controlled by e-tests during the lessons.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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2.
Practical work |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Successful evaluation (passed) for practical work in practical classes * 1 frontal tooth wax-up - 1 evaluation (passed/failed) * 1 buccal tooth wax-up- 1 evaluation (passed/failed) * 1 successful incisive preparation of the upper jaw - 1 evaluation (passed/failed) * 1 successful canine preparation of the upper jaw - 1 evaluation (passed/failed) * 1 successful incisive preparation of the lower jaw - 1 evaluation (passed/failed) * 1 successful canine preparation of the lower jaw - 1 evaluation (passed/failed) |
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3.
Attitude towards work |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Assessment in a 10-point system for the attitude towards work (diligence, analysis of mistakes) and the workplace (preparation for work, timely (10 min before the end of the lesson) finishing the work and arranging the workplace after the end of the work) during the semester. Observance of work safety. During the study course it is possible to obtain an assessment of the attitude towards work 10 points, if during the study course no minuses are obtained in the practical classes. Every minus reduces the assessment of the attitude to work by 1 point. (For example, if during the study course the student has gained 3 minuses, then the evaluation is 7 points). |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Tests of lecture control questions |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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All 3 tests of lecture control questions with at least 55% evaluation have been successfully passed and evaluated in the 10-point system with at least 4 points. According to the RSU Academic Regulations, the achievement of learning outcomes in exams and tests (for example, computer-based tests and similar) can be assessed as a percentage aligning it with 10-point grading scale: *from 55% to 59% - almost satisfactory(4); * from 60% to 64% - satisfactory (5); * from 65% to 69% - almost good (6); * from 70% to 74% - good (7); * from 75% to 84% - very good (8); * from 85% to 95% - excellent (9); * from 96% to 100% - with distinction (10). If the test is passed unsuccessfully, in order to continue studying in this study course and get permission to write the colloquium, the test must be passed successfully (grade at least 4) before the colloquium lesson. Only the first obtained grade (even if unsuccessful) is taken into account for obtaining the cumulative exam grade. |
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2.
Colloquium |
80.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Successfully passed and evaluated in a 10 - point system colloquium with a grade from 4 to 10. A student is allowed to write the colloquium if all tests and practical work taken up to the time of writing the colloquium have been successfully completed. According to the RSU Academic Regulations, the achievement of learning outcomes in exams and tests (for example, computer-based tests and similar) can be assessed as a percentage aligning it with 10-point grading scale: *from 55% to 59% - almost satisfactory(4); * from 60% to 64% - satisfactory (5); * from 65% to 69% - almost good (6); * from 70% to 74% - good (7); * from 75% to 84% - very good (8); * from 85% to 95% - excellent (9); * from 96% to 100% - with distinction (10). |
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Seminar |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Successful evaluation in a 10-point system (at least 4) in the seminar |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Missing teeth and replacement options. Insight into indirect dental restorations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Bio-mechanical and aesthetic aspects of tooth preparation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Metal ceramic and full ceramic fixed tooth supported restorations - crowns and bridges.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course / Diagnostic wax-up for frontal teeth
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Dignostic wax-up for buccal teeth
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Bite - its classification according to form and function / Alginate impression / Plaster casts
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Missing teeth and replacement options. Insight into indirect dental restorations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Bio-mechanical and aesthetic aspects of tooth preparation / Preparation of maxillary incisors for metal ceramic crowns
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Metal ceramic and full ceramic fixed tooth supported restorations - crowns and bridges / Preparation of maxillary canines for metal ceramic crowns
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Colloquium / Mandibular incisor grinding for metal-ceramic crowns
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Colloquium analysis / Grinding mandibular canines for metal-ceramic crowns
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Stephen F. Rosenstiel, Martin F. Land, Junhei Fujimoto. 2023. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics. 6th Edition, ElsevierSuitable for English stream
Herbert T. Shillingburg. 2012. Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics. 4th Edition. Quintessence Publishing (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Ronald Sakaguchi, Jack Ferracane, John Powers. 2018. Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials. 14th Edition, ElsevierSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Sailer, Irena; Fehmer, Vincent; Pjetursson, Bjarni. 2021. Fixed Restorations: A Clinical Guide to the Selection of Materials and Fabrication Technology. Quintessence Publishing.Suitable for English stream
Terry Douglas A., Geller Willi. 2018. Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry: Material Selection and Technique. 3rd Edition, Quintessence Publishing.Suitable for English stream
Iven Klineberg and Steven Eckert. 2015. Functional Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Elsevier.Suitable for English stream
J. Robert Kelly. 2016. Ceramics in Dentistry Principles and Practice. Quintessence Publishing,Suitable for English stream
Matthias Kern. 2017. Resin-Bonded Fixed Dental Prostheses. Quintessence Publishing,Suitable for English stream