OVERVIEW

Prosthodontics is the branch of Dentistry that deals with the restoration of compromised teeth and with the substitution of missing teeth in partially or totally edentulous patients.

In particular the Prosthodontics Course in the 5th year of the Degree Course in Dentistry deals with fixed prosthodontics supported by natural teeth and comprises 30 hours of lectures and 20 hours of practice exercise.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquisition of the theoretical and practical knowledge in order to make a diagnosis in edentulous patients and in order to design and realize a partial or total fixed prosthesis

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

At the end of the course the student must:

• be able to realize an alginate impression and dental casts
• know in detail the various types of tooth preparation and the materials and methods needed for tooth preparation
• know in detail the techniques for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth
• know the various types of provisional fixed restorations
• have acquired a proper terminology in order to be able to identify the various types of prostheses and their components and in order to describe the procedures required to realize a fixed prosthesis with a suitable language

TEACHING METHODS

Pre-clinical practice exercises carried out using dummies and extracted teeth.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Alginate impression
• Realization of dental casts
• Preparation of a molar with a shoulder (90°)
• Preparation of anterior and posterior teeth with a chamfer
• Preparation with a knife edge
• Reconstruction of endodontically treated teeth with fiber-reinforced posts
• Realization of a provisional crown with direct technique

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Preti G. Riabilitazione protesica. UTET 2003
• Massironi D, Pascetta R, Romeo G. Estetica e precisione. Quintessenza Ed 2004
• Fradeani M. Trattamento protesico. Quintessenza Ed 2004
• Magne P, Belser U. Restauri adesivi in ceramica dei denti anteriori. Quintessenza Ed 2003

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PAOLO PERA (President)

ANGELO GAMALERO

PAOLO PESCE

MARIA MENINI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 2016

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The final exam comprises an interview and the presentation of a written paper including the photographic documentation of the activities carried out during the practice exercises.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Details of the preparation for the exam and of the level of in-depth study will be given during the lessons.

The interview will mainly regard the topics dealt with during the lessons and will evaluate not only the degree of knowledge but also if the student is able to critically analyze clinical problems that may be presented during the exam.

The student will also have to present a written paper including photographic documentation of the activities carried on during the practice exercises.

The student will have to demonstrate to have the capacity to clearly describe a prosthodontic treatment plan using the proper terminology.

Exam schedule