DOH334 Prosthodontics 1 (12)

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/or partial removable dental prostheses.The subject also covers introductory aspects of dental occlusion --- comprising the applied anatomy and physiology of the TMJ, and the interplay between the TMJ, the muscles and the dentition. A practical part of this content introduces the clinical and laboratory steps in providing occlusal therapy for a patient.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

Centre of Rural Dentistry and Oral Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Science course.

Prerequisites

DOH231 and DOH243 and DOH233 and DOH253 and DOH254

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 describe elements involved in the human dental occlusion, including the anatomy and physiology of the temporomandibular joint, the muscles of mastication and the dentition, and the functional interrelationships between these elements, as well as the relevance of comparative anatomy to the understanding of the human craniomandibular apparatus
  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to take clinical jaw records, mount study models of a dentate case on a dental articulator, in order to analyse the occlusion and fabricate an occlusal splint

Syllabus

This 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 laboratory techniques to repair or modify removable dental prostheses
  • The construction of mouthguards
  • Laboratory procedures involved in the analysis of dental occlusions and the fabrication of occlusal splints

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 12 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

Students will timetabled to attend the CSU Dental clinic on a weekly basis and will complete, under supervision, the clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and management of simple prosthodontic cases.

Special Resources

Clinical placement in this subject takes place in the Orange campus dental clinics. Prior to starting placement students will be required to obtain a Senior First Aid Certificate, proof of appropriate immunisation, and National Police and Working with Children checks.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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