Suez Canal University Faculty of Dentistry Course Specification

I. Basic

Information:

Course Title: Pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics Course code: Programs on which the course are given: Bachelors of dental surgery Academic level: 2nd year students Department offering the Course : Crown and Bridge Department Responsible for the course: Crown and Bridge Taught hours: Lecture: 1 hr. Practical: 2 hrs Total contact hrs: 3 hrs Date of revision (Specification):

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Professional Information:
Overall aim of the course:

By the end of this course the students will be able to acquire knowledge in basic science of different fixed extra-coronal restorations (teeth preparations and restoration construction) and to apply this knowledge efficiently under controlled supervision in the faculty lab. 2-

Intended Learning Outcomes of the course ( ILOs):

A: Knowledge and understanding:

1. Mention the different types of crowns and different components of a bridge. 2. Explain the difference in teeth preparations for different extra-coronal restorations (full metal, metal-ceramic, and all-ceramic). 3. List the different steps for full metal crown and metal-ceramic construction. 4. Describe the different laboratory steps for full metal and metal-ceramic crown construction. 5. Define the different instruments and devices used for full metal and metal-ceramic crown construction. 6. Recognize the nature of the metal-ceramic bond.

B: Intellectual Skills:
1. Select the proper instruments for different types of teeth preparations. 2. Determine the effect of ideal teeth preparations on the success of extra-coronal restorations. 3. Predict the effect of improperly constructed crown. 4. Apply the different laboratory techniques in full metal crown construction.

C: Professional and practical skills:

1. Perform different teeth preparations for different extra-coronal restorations (full metal, metalceramic, and all-ceramic) on ivory teeth. 2. Manipulate different materials used in full metal crown construction. 3. Perform all the laboratory steps for full metal crown construction. 4. Use lab equipment during full metal crown construction.

D: General and Transferable skills:

1. 2. Work in a team work with the supervisors and dental technicians. Solve and manage any problem during full metal crown construction.

E: Attitude:
1. 2. Demonstrate an ethical behavior toward supervisors and dental technicians. Emphasis cooperation with other students.

3Week .No W1

Topics:
Topics Definition, indications, contraindications .and classifications of crowns Definition, classification, and bridge components Instruments used in teeth preparation Exam Finish lines Total No. of Hours 3 .Lecture hr 1 .Practical hr 2

W2 W3 W4 5W

3 3 1 1

1 1 1 1

2 2 -----

W6 W7 W8 W9

Principles of teeth preparation (Retention form) Principles of teeth preparation (Resistance form) Principles of teeth preparation (Path of insertion) Exam

1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1

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W10 W11

Full metal crown preparation All-ceramic crown preparation (Anterior teeth)

13 7

1 1

12 6

W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17

All-ceramic crown preparation (Posterior teeth) Metal-ceramic crown preparation (Anterior teeth) Metal-ceramic crown preparation (Posterior teeth) Exam Working dies Working dies

7 7 7 1 3 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

6 6 6 --2 ---

W18 W19 W20 W21 W22

Wax patterns Spruing Exam Investing Casting Casting

11 3 1 3 3

1 1 1 1 1

10 2 --2 2

W23 Metal ceramic bond W24 W25 W26 Metal ceramic bond Exam

1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1

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4: Teaching and learning methods:

1- Lectures 2- Discussions 3- Laboratory sessions.

5: Student assessment methods:

1- Written exams 2- Oral exams 3- Practical exams 4- Class activities, continuous quizzes and month exams.

Assessment schedule:
1- Written exams: -Final exam at the end of the course (May)

2- Oral exam: - at the end of the study year (May) 3- Practical exam: - at the end of the study year (May) 4- Class activities, continuous quizzes and short exams:

-Every month

:Weighing of Assessment components

% Final exam: .. 40 % Oral exam: ..20 % Practical exam: .. 30 % Class activities, continuous quizzes and short exams: ...10 % Total: ..100

6: List of references :
1- Course notes (Applicable/ Not applicable) Not applicable 2- Text books : Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics
S Rosenstiel, J L Fijimoto and F Martin, Martin Dunitz, 2002 Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics H Shillingburg et al, Quintessence, 1997 Planning and Making Crowns & Bridges B Smith, Dunitz, 1997

3- Recommended books: Fundamentals for crown preparations

7: Facilities required for teaching and learning :

1234Data show & Computer Crown and Bridge dental lab with related equipments, instruments & materials. Trained dental technician. Library.

8- We certify that all of the information required to deliver this course is contained in the above specification and will be implemented. Course coordinator: Name:

Signature: Name: Signature:

Date:

Head of Crown and Bridge department: Date: