Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Prosthodontics I
Course Code
RZP_022
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
50.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Una Soboļeva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Prosthetic dentistrist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Una Soboļeva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in dental prosthetics by developing evidence-based and based treatment plans for a complex and individualized approach to each clinical situation and high-quality, reasonable treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Successful acquisition of theoretical knowledge appropriate to the scope of the program - principles of communication, critical analysis of the literature, development of evidence-based treatment plans.
Skills
1.Application of knowledge: independently apply medical problem solving skills in order to exercise the professional functions of a highly qualified specialist. Analysis, synthesis, assessment: independently formulate and critically analyse complicated clinical medical problems, critically assess the studies in the field of medical science; integrate the knowledge of various medical fields. Communication: in an argued manner explain and discuss either complex or systemic aspects of the particular doctor's speciality and medical science with both specialists and non-specialists; Ability to analyse various clinical situations. Good quality practical performance, carrying out the manipulations and clinical stages of dental prosthetics mentioned below.
Competences
1.Independently plan and organise own dental prosthetics specialist's professional improvement and development.
Assessment
Individual work
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The student independently, outside the planned classes adds knowledge in the following directions:
• development of a complex treatment plan using all possible diagnostic options - analysis of digital diagnostic models, i-cat X-rays, 3D photographs;
• raising awareness in the planning and implementation of aesthetic prosthetics;
• interdisciplinary cooperation in solving complex situations;
• understanding of a reasonable choice of restorative materials;
• to analyze the current scientific literature.
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Examination
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Requirement to submit descriptions of planning and treatment of clinical situations of fully cured patients with pictures of stages:
1st study year - 5 situations;
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a) examination of theoretical knowledge at the end of each study year - oral answers to theoretical questions;
b) evaluation of practical work:
Requirement to submit descriptions of planning and treatment of clinical situations of fully cured patients with pictures of stages:
1st study year - 5 situations;
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to the residency program Creation of a resident's diary; Patient Information collection: Clinical cards, photo.
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Communicating with the patient - building trust to reduce patients' concerns.
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Communication with the patient - motivation for acceptance of treatment plans, justification of the fee.
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Analysis of scientific research and literature review: Types of clinical research, epidemiology; Research material and methods; Structure of the analysis of research results; Correspondence of the conclusions to the set goals.
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Research analysis and literature review: Basic principles and criteria for the development of a research protocol; basic principles of presentation preparation.
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Evidence-based dentistry: Treatment planning: Substantiation of your treatment plan - optimal and alternative with confirmatory research results, compile a reference list
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Evidence-based dentistry:
Critical Thinking: Find all risks and controversial points in a colleague's treatment plan based on research findings, risk of complications, and compile a reference list
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Final work on evaluation - Analysis of scientific research and literature review and evidence-based dentistry:
To compile an objective analysis of the treatment plan, evaluating both confirmatory and negative studies and predicted results.
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Occlusion and stomatognatophysiology:
What is an occlusion? Investigation and registration; Individual angles; Principles of occlusion restoration in case of small tooth loss and in complicated situations.
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Occlusion and stomatognatophysiology:
Features of using implants; Patients with reduced periodontitis.
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Occlusion and stomatognatophysiology:
Tooth wear - classification by etiology; OVD loss, compensatory eruption; Basic principles of OVD renewal; Materials to be used.
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Final work on evaluation - Occlusion and dental physiology: Multiple questions electronically; Diagnosis and development of a reasonable treatment plan for a patient with severe tooth wear.
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Prosthetics on implant supports:
Choice of design; Forecast; Risks of complications
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Prosthetics on implant supports:
Removable partial dentures; Immediate loading
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Prosthetics on implant supports:
Non-removable partial dentures; Gum formation. Final work on evaluation - Prosthetics on implant supports.
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Use of devital teeth for prosthesis support
Devital teeth evaluation, Prediction setting; Choice of restoration method; Comparison of methods against tooth evaluation and prognosis.
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Use of devital teeth for prosthesis support
Devital tooth as a separate unit; Devital tooth as NPP support; Devital tooth as IPP support; Comparison of forecasts.
Final work on evaluation - Use of devital teeth for prosthesis support
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Integrated treatment planning:
Discussions about treatment plans for residents
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Integrated treatment planning:
Discussions about treatment plans for residents
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Integrated treatment planning:
Discussions about treatment plans for residents
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Integrated treatment planning:
Discussions about treatment plans for residents
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Removable prosthesis:
Errors in the design and technical execution of plastic and metal casted prostheses; Effects on periodontal tissue; Risks to devital support teeth; Forecasts.
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Removable prosthesis:
Combined prosthetics - clinical and technical stages; Evaluation and forecast of blocked supports during attachment works; Aesthetic solutions.
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Removable prosthesis:
Dental prosthesis;
Coating prostheses using tooth roots; Immediate prostheses, if all teeth have to be extracted - a technical solution for maximum results. Test work on prosthetics with removable prostheses.
Final work on evaluation - Prosthetics with removable prostheses.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
50.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
24
Length (weeks):
37
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Stewart’s Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics. Author(s)/Editor(s): Rodney D. Phoenix, David R. Cagna, Charles F. DeFreest. Quintessence Publishing, 2008.
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Iven Klineberg & Steven Eckert. Functional Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Elsevier, 2015.
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Foundations of Dental Technology. Author(s)/Editor(s): Arnold Hohmann, Werner Hielscher. Quintessence Publishing, 2016.
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Fixed Restorations: A Clinical Guide to the Selection of Materials and Fabrication Technology. Author(s)/Editor(s): Sailer, Irena; Fehmer, Vincent; Pjetursson, Bjarni. Quintessence Publishing, 2021.
Additional Reading
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Brīvpieejas datu bāzes
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SCOPUS
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Web of Science
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Fundamentals of Treatment Planning Guidelines on How to Develop, Plan, Write, and Deliver a Prosthodontic Care Project. Author(s)/Editor(s): Lino Calvani. Quintessence Publishing, 2020.