Dental Prosthetics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:7.00

Study Course Accepted:17.03.2022 11:21:27

Study Course Information
Course Code:		ZHAS_009		LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		1.00		ECTS:		1.50
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Oral Medicine		Target Audience:		Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Sintija Miļuna-Meldere
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhsrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		5	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		10
Total Contact Hours								16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge about general dentistry.
Objective:
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of dental prosthetics, types of dental and dental jaw prostheses, their clinical manipulations and laboratory stages of manufacture. To provide knowledge about dental hygienist manipulations and applicable procedures for patients with various types of dentures, as well as to provide knowledge about the care and storage of prosthetic equipment. To acquaint with the harmful effects of low-quality dentures on the tissues of the oral cavity, bones and teeth, its prevention methods.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Dental prosthetics. Replacement reasons, planning, the role of the hygienist in prosthetics.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Removable, non-removable prosthetic constructions, materials.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Hygiene and dental prosthetics.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Planning. Hard tissue defects. Splints.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
5	Removable denture constructions.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Non-removable dental constructions.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
7	Dental implants.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	Final test.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
According to the topic of the lesson, independently review and analyze the literature. Present your independent work using Powerpoint presentation options. Give answers to the questions asked by the lecturers when evaluating clinical cases. Fill in the course evaluation questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
Written final test with open questions (5 pcs) from previously prepared test questions available to the student.Passed giving 55% correct answers.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Test
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		After completing the course, the student will have an understanding and knowledge of the basic principles of dental prosthetics, types of dental and dental jaw prostheses, splints and mouth guards. Knowledge of clinical and laboratory manipulations in their manufacture. It will be possible to identify and name the types of dentures, as well as describe their main differences. The student will have knowledge about the care of prostheses and the most suitable care for them.
Skills:		After completing the course the student will be able to evaluate and recognize a quality prosthesis from a poor quality one. Will be able to briefly describe the mucosal pathologies associated with prostheses. Will be able to provide appropriate care for different types of dentures, choosing the appropriate tools and care products.Will be able to take a tooth impression with different impression materials, for the production of different types of splints and mouth guards.
Competencies:		The student is able to perform the duties of a hygienist for patients with different types of dentures, the student is able to Explain and motivate patients of all ages how to care for different types of dentures and recommend suitable care products. Ability to evaluate bite, tooth and jaw ratios to take different types of tooth impressions. Ability to inform the patient about the proper use and care of splints, mouth guards.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Cinquanta, L, Varoni, E., M, Barbieri, C, Sardella, A. 2021. Patient attitude and habits regarding removable denture home hygiene and correlation with prosthesis cleanliness: A cross-sectional study of elderly Italians. J Prosthet Dent. 2021 May;125(5):772.e1-772.e7.
2	Felton, D., Cooper, L., et.al. 2011. Evidence-based guidelines for the care and maintenance of complete dentures: a publication of the American College of Prosthodontists. Journal of Prosthodontics. 2011:S1-S12. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Susan, S. Wingrove. Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist. Clinical Guide to Maintenance and Disease Complications. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013
Additional Reading
1	Alan, B. Carr & David, T. Brown. McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics. 13th Edition, 2016
2	Carl, Misch. Dental Implant Prosthetics. 2nd Edition. 2015.
3	Cheung, M. C, Hopcraft, M. S, Darby, I. B. Dental Implant Hygiene and Maintenance Protocols: A survey of oral health practitioners in Australia. J Dent Hyg. 2021 Feb;95(1):25-35.
4	Deepak, Nallaswamy. Textbook of Prosthodontics. Hardcover – 30 Sep 2017
5	Jepsen, S., Berglundh, T., et.al. Primary prevention of peri-implantitis: managing peri-implant mucositis. J Clin Periodontol. 2015 Apr; 42 Suppl 16:S152-7.
6	Hannah, V. E., O'Donnell, L., et.al. Denture Stomatitis: Causes, Cures and Prevention. Prim Dent J. 2017 Dec 1;6(4):46-51.
7	Oral Cavity and Allergy: Meeting the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge. Eleni Papakonstantinou1 & Ulrike Raap, Curr Oral Health Rep. 2016, 3:347–355
8	Rösing, C., K., Fiorini, T., et.al. The impact of maintenance on peri-implant health. Braz Oral Res. 2019, Sep 30;33(suppl 1):e074.
Other Information Sources
1	Introduction to Implant Dentistry: A Student Guide. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. February 2017 • Volume 75 • Supplement 2
2	Dažādās datubāzēs pieejamā informācija piem. DynaMed, EBSCO, PubMed u.c.