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DOH334 Prosthodontics 1 (12)

Abstract

This subject is designed to introduce students to the management of simple prosthodontic cases. It will cover the clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and management of such cases and provide students with the opportunity to undertake pre-clinical laboratory technique exercises, to develop the practical skills required to construct uncomplicated complete and partial removable dental prostheses and simple single-unit fixed dental prostheses.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalOrange Campus
Session 2
InternalOrange Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DOH334
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
Two sessionsHD/FLSchool of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science course.
Prerequisite(s)
DOH242

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of the clinical parameters involved in the examination, diagnosis and treatment planning of simple prosthodontic cases
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of dental material science applied to prosthodontics
  • be able to demonstrate knowledge of the clinical and laboratory stages in the construction of uncomplicated complete and partial removable dental prostheses
  • be able to demonstrate laboratory skills in removable prosthodontics and pre-clinical practical simulation skills in the preparation of simple single-unit fixed dental prostheses

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning of the simple prosthodontic case
  • Dental material science applied to prosthodontics
  • The clinical and laboratory stages in the construction of simple complete and partial removable dental prostheses
  • The clinical stages in the construction of a single-unit fixed dental prosthesis
  • The laboratory techniques to repair or modify removable dental prostheses
  • The construction of mouthguards

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 12 August 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.