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Study Course Description

Preclinical Course in Prosthetic Dentistry I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
ZPK_023
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 Prosthetic Dentistry
Contacts

20 Dzirciema Street, zpk@rsu.lv, LV-1007, +371 67456043

About Study Course

Objective

1. To introduce students with the basic principles of functional tooth anatomy and occlusion and to integrate the acquired knowledge in practical work by: taking alginate impression from phantom jaws; by casting plaster models; by modeling teeth on plaster models and by preparation of artificial phantom teeth for metal-ceramic crowns and bridges according to occlusal basic paradigms. 2. To give students an understanding of fixed teeth supported dentures (focusing on metal-ceramic crowns and bridges), of their manufacturing possibilities, of tooth bio-mechanical and aesthetic preparation principles. 3. To develop skills to perform sequential clinical steps in the fabrication of fixed teeth supported dentures (metal-ceramic crowns and bridges on artificial phantom teeth in preclinical conditions) - preparation of upper and lower jaw incisors and canines, according to tooth bio-mechanical preparation principles.

Preliminary Knowledge

Successfully completed study course - Dental Anatomy (ZTMVK_056). Prerequisites in Human Anatomy, Medical Physics, General Medical Chemistry, English in Dentistry, Radiology. Successfully completed previously completed all study courses.

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

Title
% from total grade
Grade
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.
2.

Practical work

0.00% from total grade
Test

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)

3.

Attitude towards work

5.00% from total grade
10 points

 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).

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Tests of lecture control questions

5.00% from total grade
10 points

 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.

2.

Colloquium

80.00% from total grade
10 points

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). 

3.

Seminar

10.00% from total grade
10 points

Successful evaluation in a 10-point system (at least 4) in the seminar

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Missing teeth and replacement options. Insight into indirect dental restorations.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Bio-mechanical and aesthetic aspects of tooth preparation
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Metal ceramic and full ceramic fixed tooth supported restorations - crowns and bridges.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Introduction to the study course / Diagnostic wax-up for frontal teeth
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Dignostic wax-up for buccal teeth
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Bite - its classification according to form and function / Alginate impression / Plaster casts
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Missing teeth and replacement options. Insight into indirect dental restorations
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Bio-mechanical and aesthetic aspects of tooth preparation / Preparation of maxillary incisors for metal ceramic crowns
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Metal ceramic and full ceramic fixed tooth supported restorations - crowns and bridges / Preparation of maxillary canines for metal ceramic crowns
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Colloquium / Mandibular incisor grinding for metal-ceramic crowns
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
4

Topics

Colloquium analysis / Grinding mandibular canines for metal-ceramic crowns
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
38 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Stephen F. Rosenstiel, Martin F. Land, Junhei Fujimoto. 2023. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics. 6th Edition, ElsevierSuitable for English stream

2.

Herbert T. Shillingburg. 2012. Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics. 4th Edition. Quintessence Publishing (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream

3.

Ronald Sakaguchi, Jack Ferracane, John Powers. 2018. Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials. 14th Edition, ElsevierSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

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

2.

Terry Douglas A., Geller Willi. 2018. Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry: Material Selection and Technique. 3rd Edition, Quintessence Publishing.Suitable for English stream

3.

Iven Klineberg and Steven Eckert. 2015. Functional Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Elsevier.Suitable for English stream

4.

J. Robert Kelly. 2016. Ceramics in Dentistry Principles and Practice. Quintessence Publishing,Suitable for English stream

5.

Matthias Kern. 2017. Resin-Bonded Fixed Dental Prostheses. Quintessence Publishing,Suitable for English stream