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Endodontics and Dental Prosthetics
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:18.09.2024 14:40:59
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | ZTMVK_071 | LQF level: | Level 5 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Oral Medicine | Target Audience: | Dentistry | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Ilana Osinska | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 9 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 18 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 9 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 18 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 36 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Dental anatomy, Oral histology and physiology, Oral pathology, Oral microbiology, Oral radiology, Dental hard tissue disorders. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To develop students’ knowledge of the etiology, pathology, clinical presentation and treatment options for diseases affecting the pulp and periradicular tissue. 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 | Removable denture constructions. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 5 | Non-removable dental constructions. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 6 | Teeth grinding. Changes in the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 7 | How to take care of the prosthesis constructions? | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 8 | Final test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 9 | Structure of Periodontal Tissue. Microbiology of root canals. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 10 | The aetiology and basic principles of treatment of pulp and periapical tissue diseases. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 11 | Pulp development, structure, functions, reaction toirritation. Microbiology in endodontics. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 12 | Inflammation of the pulp and necrosis. Classification of endodontic diseases. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 13 | Inflammation of periapical tissue. Basics ofEndodontic Treatment. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 14 | Pulp reaction to caries and irritation. Relationship between endodontic and periapical diseases. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 15 | Microbiology of root canals. Classification of endodontic diseases, clinical picture and diagnostics. Endodontic equipment and materials. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 16 | Endodontic treated tooth assessment and forecast. Sending a patient to an endodontist. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 17 | Tooth pulp and periapical tissue structure, blood circulation, innervation, functions. Ethiological factors that cause inflammation of the pulp and periapical tissue in endodontics. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 18 | Clinical classification of inflammation of the pulp, clinical manifestations. Pulp response to dental procedures. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Active participation in lectures and classes. In accordance with the topic of the lesson, independently conduct a literature review and analysis. Answer the questions asked by the lecturers, evaluating clinical cases. Prepare presentations in dental prosthetics; Removable denture structures, Non-removable dentures, review of the clinical situation. Preparing presentations in groups and presenting them. Duration of presentations 10-15 min. Fill in the course evaluation questionnaire. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Active participation in lectures and classes. At the end of the "Endodontics" part of the course, a written test with questions about topics learned in the lectures and classes of the study course. Course passed by giving 55% correct answers. In the part of the course "Dental prosthetics", a written final test with open-ended questions (5 pcs) from previously prepared test questions available to the student. Passed by giving 55% correct answers. The final grade of the course consists of successfully passed tests in both parts of the course. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Test | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | After completing the course part "Endodontic" the student: will know the structure, blood circulation, innervation, functions of tooth pulp and periapical tissues, will be able to explain the pulp's response to dental procedures, will know the goals of root canal treatment. Understand the importance of channel preparation, temporary closure, filling and restoration. Will gain an understanding of the prognosis of endodontic treatment. Will know the relationship between endodontics and periodontal diseases, their differential diagnosis. will be able to explain endodontic treatment options in Latvia. After completing the course part "Dental Prosthetics", 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: | At the end of the course part "Endodontics" the student will be able to: to perform differential diagnosis of endodontic and periodontal diseases, to diagnose endodontic diseases if necessary, perform radiological examination, the patient send to an endodontist. Completing the course part "Dental Prosthetics" 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 recognize pulp and periodontal pathology, understands the basic principles of treatment of endodontic diseases, is able to perform differential diagnosis of endodontic and periodontal diseases. 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. (2024.g. akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 3 | Hargreaves KM. Pathways of the pulp, 11th ed. Elsevier, 2016. | ||||||||
| 4 | Lekciju un nodarbību materiāli e-studijās. | ||||||||
| 5 | Susan, S. Wingrove. Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist. Clinical Guide to Maintenance and Disease Complications. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 (2024.g.akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Alan, B. Carr & David, T. Brown. McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics. 13th Edition, 2016 | ||||||||
| 2 | Ashraf F. Fouad, Endodontic Microbiology . Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central, | ||||||||
| 3 | Carl, Misch. Dental Implant Prosthetics. 2nd Edition. 2015. | ||||||||
| 4 | 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. | ||||||||
| 5 | Chugal N, Li LM. Endodontic Prognosis. Clinical Guide for Optimal Treatment Outcome. Springer, 2017. | ||||||||
| 6 | Deepak, Nallaswamy. Textbook of Prosthodontics. Hardcover – 30 Sep 2017 | ||||||||
| 7 | 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. | ||||||||
| 8 | Hannah, V. E., O'Donnell, L., et.al. Denture Stomatitis: Causes, Cures and Prevention. Prim Dent J. 2017 Dec 1;6(4):46-51. | ||||||||
| 9 | Oral Cavity and Allergy: Meeting the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge. Eleni Papakonstantinou1 & Ulrike Raap, Curr Oral Health Rep. 2016, 3:347–355 | ||||||||
| 10 | 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. | ||||||||
| 11 | Mahmoud Torabinejad, Ashraf F. Fouad and Shahrkh Shabahang. Endodontics: Principles and Practice, 2021, 6th ed. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 3 | Profesionālo zobārstu un endodontistu asociāciju vadlīnijas | ||||||||
| 4 | International Endodontic Journal. | ||||||||
