DENT 344: REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS 2 (4 credit hours: 1 theory, 3 practical) Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Dentistry

Department of Prosthodontics Second Semester Course Syllabus Course Information Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Course Website Instructor Office Location Office Phone Office Hours E-mail Teaching Assistant(s) Removable Prosthodontics II (Removable Partial Dentures) Dent 344 N-A
http://elearning.just.edu.jo REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS (2) (1)

Dr. Esam Alem Second Floor, Dental Teaching Clinics (10G), JUST Campus
23944

N-A
esamalem@yahoo.com

esamalem@yahoo.com

Course Description This pre-clinical course will introduce the students to theoretical background of managing partially edentulous patients and the laboratory steps for removable partial denture production. It will also introduce the students to the classification of edentulous ridges and partial denture types and designs. It also provides hand on training on the various steps involved in the fabrication of removable partial dentures. Text Book Title Author(s) Publisher Year Edition Book Website References Stewart's Clinical Removable Partial Prosthodontics Rodney D. Phoenix, David R. Cagna, Charles F. DeFreest Quintessence Publishing Co Inc 2008 4th edition N-A Required Text Book Removable Partial Denture Design - Outline Syllabus Arthur J. Krol, Theodore E. Jacobson, Frederick C. Finzen Indent Fifth / 1999 Reference McCrackens Removable Partial Prosthodontics Alan B. Carr, Glen P. McGivney, David T. Brown

Elsevier Mosby Eleventh (New edition: June, 2010 Twelfth / 2005 (.Ed Reference - Removable Prosthodontics Techniques Dental Laboratory Technology Manuals (John B. Sowter (Editor: Roger E. Barton The University of North Carolina Press (Second (Revised / 1986 Additional References ,J.U.S.T. Removable Partial Denture Manual (1) Lecture Handouts (2) Assessment Policy Contin. assessment points:100 points - Practical work = 80 points - Unannounced quizzes + assignments = 20 points Contin. assess grade: 15% weight = Continuous assessment points:100 points divided by (6.67) Midterm Theory/Pract Exam = 25% N-A Final Practical Lab Exam = 15 % (lab examination) Final Theory & Practical SpotExam = 45 % (online examination) N-A N-A N-A Weights

Assessment Type

Midterm First Exam Second Exam Final Exam Assignments Attendance Participation Course Objectives

The theoretical course provides the platform of basic knowledge of dental procedures and stepwise methodologies leading to the construction of a successful partial denture

Relevance and evidence of each methodology is introduced along with alternative current practices. The lab provides hands-on training to develop basic skills of laboratory procedures which are incorporated in the denture design. The hands-on experience produces various outcomes related to students limited abilities. These faulty procedures are used as an education

tool to construct critical assessment skills and relate them to clinical complaints and patient managements.

Students are introduced to the e-Learning course which follows the progress of student and allows for a customised learning path based on students abilities.

e-Learning based quizzes and assignments will help introduce students to the clinical situations by simulations designed to be used as self learning material.

Teaching & Learning Methods Class lectures, handouts and presentations are designed to achieve
the course objectives Laboratory sessions are essential part of the course Demonstrations performed by the teaching assistant are main component of the teaching methods E-learning program will be activated concurrently with presented courses to provide activities and template questions to increase proficiency of students in relevant subjects.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to Related Objective(s) Reference Understand the consequences of edentulousness and treatment options to rehabilitate them Be familiar with the RPD terminology and components Understand the classification of edentulous arches Understand the different major connectors for maxillary and mandibular arches Know the functions, form and location of minor connectors Know the shape and form of occlusal, incisal and cingulum rests. Understand the different types of direct retainers Understand the basic principles of clasp design Know the different functions and forms of indirect retainers Understand the basic principle of RPD design

Understand the basic procedure of cast surveying Know the necessary tooth preparation procedures for RPDs. Understand the difference between tooth supported and tooth-tissue supported RPD Be familiar with the principles and theories of impression for partial dentures Know the different materials that can be used to fabricate RPDs Know the denture base considerations for RPD Know all the clinical steps involved in the management of a partially dentate patient with a RPD Be familiar with the principles and techniques of mouth preparations for partial dentures Understand all the different laboratory procedures and steps involved in the fabrication of RPD Perform all the laboratory procedures and steps involved in the fabrication of transitional RPD: Wire bending, baseplate fabrication, setting of teeth, waxing, flasking and acrylic packing. Perform or watch a demonstration on all the laboratory procedures and steps involved in the fabrication of a definitive RPD: Drawing, surveying, blocking out of undercuts, duplication, hardening, waxing, casting, divesting, finishing and polishing of metal frameworks,. Write a correct work authorization for the dental

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Useful Resources Clinical Dental Prosthetics, lecture handouts, laboratory training and notes Course Content Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Topics Introduction to removable partial denture (RPD) course & Treatment options for partially edentulous patients Classification of partially edentulous arches Provisional RPDs Components of metal framework RPDs & Introduction to surveying Major and minor connectors Rests and rest seats Direct retainers, bracing and reciprocation Biomechanics of RPDs & Indirect retention Midterm Theory Examination Surveying Basic principles of RPD design Mouth preparation for RPDs Fitting the metal frameworks & The altered cast technique Laboratory procedures overview RPD materials and denture bases Final Examinations Chapter in text (Stewart's) 1 1 19 7 2 2 3 3, 4 7 7 10 12, 13 11 3

Laboratory Calendar
Wk 1 Dates 27,29/09/2009 and 1/10/2009 04 , 06 and 08/10/2009 11 , 13 and 15/10/2009 18 , 20 and 22/10/2009 Clin Lab Procedure - Lab orientation - Group assignments - Overview of practical procedures in complete denture fabrication - Primary impression (demo) - Pour primary cast (demo) - Fabrication of U + L custom trays - Border moulding - Final (secondary) impression Notes

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1 1 1 2

Grade /10 Grade /2.5

2 5 6 7 25 , 27 and 29/10/2009 01 , 03 and 05/11/2009 08 ,10 and 12/11/2009 15 , 17 and 19/11/2009 22 , 24, and 26/11/2009 4 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 29/11/2009 & 01/12/2009 03/12/2009 4 06 , 08 and 10/12/2009 13 , 15 and 17/12/2009 20 , 22 and 24/12/2009 27 , 29 and 31/12/2009 4 4 4 5 2 2 3 3 8 9 3 3

- Boxing final impression (demo) - Pouring final (secondary) cast - Fabrication of U + L record blocks - (Base plates) - Fabrication of U + L record blocks - (Attachment of occlusal rims) - Jaw relationship records (demo) - Mounting U + L record blocks and secondary casts on articulator - Setting of anterior teeth - Setting of posterior teeth - Waxing of soft tissue contours - Wax try-in (demo) Eid Al-Adha - Setting of posterior teeth - Waxing of soft tissue contours - Wax try-in (demo) Denture processing (group): Flasking, Dewaxing, Packing, Curing, Deflasking Denture processing (group): Flasking, Dewaxing, Packing, Curing, Deflasking Finishing and polishing Denture insertion (demo) Review Specific practical exam dates announced later

Grade /2.5 Grade /10 Grade /10 Grade /10

Holiday Grade /20

Grade /10

Additional Notes Laboratory regulations

Benches must be kept clean. Each students work area will be assessed at the end of each lab and students with untidy benches will loose marks. Only lab materials and instruments are allowed on bench tops. All personal items, coats and bags are to placed under benches or on window benches. A clean and tidy laboratory white coat must be worn and buttoned every session. Name badge must be worn during every laboratory session. No loose or dangerous jewelry, chains, bracelets, etc. Protective masks and glasses worn according to instructors instructions. Long hair must be kept tied back safely. No food or drink of any kind is allowed in the laboratory. (Keep in bags or lockers). Mobile phones are not permitted. (Kept silent/turned off in bags or lockers).

Laboratory armamentarium

Radios/portable audio player-earphones are not permitted. Students are responsible for the equipment they are assigned and will be required to replace lost/damaged equipment This list will be checked during the introductory laboratory .session Please write/carve your name/university ID on your .instruments Wax knife (long) Le Cron wax carver Loop-forming pliers* Wire cutter* Rubber bowl (large) Plaster spatula Plaster Knife Surgical scalpel handle* Hot plate (paint scraper approx.10 cm wide) Gas lighter/ matches Brush flame / micro torch (optional) Fine/Ultra fine point permanent marker (blue/black)* Color Pencils* Pencil / pencil sharpener Protective glasses Ruler (10 cm) Tooth brush (old) Acrylic burs: Large pear-shaped, thin fissured, medium round Sandpaper mandrel These instruments were not required in the First) * (Semester

Professionalism

Professions tend to be autonomous and selfsufficient which means having a high degree of control of own affairs while having freedom to exercise professional judgment/ As it is a trait, which can be easily enhanced, it is thus subject to self-interest and a continuous process of critical evaluation of ethics and procedure/ As the students have been part of the university for some considerable time, they would be familiar with general principles about its beliefs on matters such as quality studentship within this environment/ We thus expect our students to develop their professionalism even further together with a high Morality/ Dentistry is a profession based on such Ethical codes/ Gross violations of these formal codes are governed by University laws, which delineate the procedures to determine whether a violation of the code of ethics occurred and, if so, what remedies should be

Labwork

Makeup Exams Drop Date Cheating

Attendance

imposed/ This does not mean the list is complete/ We encourage students to abide with the more sensitive approach to this by allowing the practice of a high Morality (or proper behavior), which defines right and wrong by the society, philosophy, religion, and individual conscience/ Students and their instructors often make ethical choices reflexively/ But ethically sensitive situations, where time, emotions and marks are pressured, it becomes all too easy to be blind-sided by temptation/ The best antidote to ethical lapses is to commit in advance to a set of ethical principles - your personal ethical code that follows or grows to it/ Any difficulty or concern during the course should be passed directly to the course coordinator The working models should be marked with the students name and university number Student ID labels are confirmed by assigned lab supervisor The Lab work should be finished during the lab sessions, not allowed to finish your work at home Completed work is handed in the assigned area in the lab Marks are returned within one week of the assignment Undelivered work will not be marked All the instruments you need should be brought as soon as possible/ A list of that will be provided/ You should leave your worktop as clean as possible Marks are counted towards continuous assessment Each student should set at the designated area/ The names will be mounted on each bench Cooperation and professionalism in the lab time are very helpful and encouraged to facilitate your progress in the course It is applicable when an acceptable and valid excuse is presented at the applicable time N/A It is unethical and illegal by any means JUST regulations will be applicable The work should be your own, otherwise it will scored zero It is mandatory for all lectures and laboratory sessions Every students will be allocated to seat according to group assignments in the lab

 Absenteeism

Attendance is encouraged at all times on time

To receive course credit, a student should attend a minimum of 90% of the contact hours of the class; meaning losing only one and a half lecture/ ABSENCES FROM CLASS ARE COUNTED FROM THE DAY THE CLASS MEETS OFFICIALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME - NOT FROM WHEN THE STUDENT OFFICIALLY ENTERS THE CLASS/ Students who are absent for the lecture must contact the course coordinator prior to the class/ If absent from lectures, then the course coordinator will refer to related guidelines set by the university/ Any student who is absent on a test day, will have to demonstrate an acceptable medical or social statement explaining the illness or personal crisis as instructed by their faculty/ Individual instructors may accommodate by arrangements for a make-up test only when a written request is sent to and approved by the Dean/ Any student who feels that s/he may need accommodation for any type of disability is encouraged to contact the course coordinator who will be happy to help in any way/ Accommodations to the course plan can be tailored to the needs of specific individuals after consultations with the dean/ MCQs will be computer based and the answers will be discussed in the class/ Written answers will take short-essay, definition, enumeration and matching questions/ All students are highly encouraged to participate in the classes and laboratory session Quizzes and brain storming will be essential part of the course The course coordinator is always available to talk with the student when problems arise/ If you have any problems that require the attention of an instructor, do not wait until the problem is insurmountable/ If a student must talk with the course coordinator after office hours, an appointment can be made for that time/ Do not allow tension to build-up to unsolvable proportions/

Students with Special needs

Graded Exams

Participation

Individual conferencing and consultations

Course changes

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication/ Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment needs/ The course coordinator reserves the right to add or delete material from courses and will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible/ The timetable may also be revised accommodating to holidays and unexpected off days/