Information Package

Program of Dentistry (English 30%)

DHF215

PROSTHODONTICS (PRACTICE)

Course Code
DHF215
Semester
Second Year
Theory+Practice
0 + 7
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Year
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Applies the construction stages of removable partial dentures.
  2. Shows the construction stages of complete dentures.
  3. Applies the construction stages of single-member metal-supported porcelain crowns
  4. Recognizes the materials used in prosthetic dentistry.
  5. Simulates the clinical use of materials.
  6. Applies universal infection control instructions for clinical procedures.
  7. Completes one of each type of prosthesis with information about the construction phases of removable partial dentures, complete dentures, and single-member metal-supported porcelain crowns.
  8. Follows the preclinical rules punctually, cleanly, and disciplined manner.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionConstruction phases of removable partial dentures, complete dentures and porcelain fused to metal crowns.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to removable dentures- total dentures- handing out models
2nd Week Complete dentures (Antomical impression-funcitonal impression tray-functional impression-boxing-working model)
3rd Week Complete denture (working model-base plate)
4th Week Complete denture (wax walls-articulator)
5th Week Complete denture (arranging artificial teeth)
6th Week Complete denture (arranging artificial teeth)
7th Week Complete denture (gingival wax modelling-acrylic processing)
8th Week Complete denture (gingival wax modelling-acrylic processing)
9th Week Complete denture (acrylic processing)
10th Week Complete denture (finishing-polishing)
11th Week 1.Midterm
12th Week Removable partial denture (handing out models-impression-base plate)
13th Week Removable partial denture (base plate-wax walls)
14th Week Removable partial denture (clasps)
15th Week Removable partial denture (clasps)
16th Week Removable partial denture (articulators-arrangement of artficial teeth)
17th Week Removable partial denture (arranging artificial teeth-gingival wax modelling)
18th Week Removable partial denture (gingival wax modelling-acrylic processing)
19th Week Removable partial denture (acrylic processing)
20th Week Removable partial denture (finishing-polishing)
21st Week Porcelain fused to metal (arranging models-tooth preparation)
22nd Week Porcelain fused to metal (tooth preparation)
23rd Week Porcelain fused to metal (impression-die-articulator)
24th Week Porcelain fused to metal (metal coping modelling)
25th Week Porcelain fused to metal (metal coping modelling-casting)
26th Week Porcelain fused to metal (metal coping casting-finishing-degassing)
27th Week Porcelain fused to metal (Opaque-dentine porcelain firing)
28th Week Porcelain fused to metal (dentine-enamel porcelain firing)
29th Week Porcelain fused to metal (glazing-polishing)
30th Week Porcelain fused to metal (glazing-polishing)
31st Week Porcelain fused to metal (make-up)
32nd Week Porcelain fused to metal (make-up)
33rd Week Porcelain fused to metal (make-up)
34th Week Porcelain fused to metal (make-up)
35th Week 2.midterm
Recommended or Required Reading(1) RM Basher, JC Davenport Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentolous Patient Blackwell-Munksgaard Publishing 4th ed, 2002. (2) A Haperin, GN Graper, GS Rogoff, EJ Pleakovic Mastering the Art of Complete Dentures Quintessence Publishing Co, 4th ed, 1988.
(3) S Winkler Essentials of Complete Denture Prosthodontics PSG Publishing 2nd ed, 1988.
(4) DJ Lamb Problems and Solutions in Complete Denture Prosthodontics Quintessence Publishing 1993.
(5) Herbert T. Shillinburg. Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics 3rd ed. Quintessence Publishing Co, 1997
(6) John W. McLean. The Science and Art of Dental Ceramics Volume I ve II. Quintessence Publishing Co, 1982
(7) Stanley D. Tylman, Theory and practice of crown and fixed partial prosthodonitcs (bridge) Mosby, 6th ed, 1970
(8) Stephen F.Rosenstiel, Martin F. Land, Junhei Fujimoto Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics Mosby, 4th ed, 2006
(9) Ulusoy M, Aydın K. "Diş Hekimliğinde Hareketli Bölümlü Protezler" Ankara;2003
(10) Carr AB, McGivney GP, Brown DT. "McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics" Mosby; 11th ed, 2005.
(11) Sonugelen M, Artunç C. Ağız protezleri ve biyomekanik. İzmir; 2002.
(12) Graber G, Removable Partial Dentures, Color Atlas of Dental Medicine, Thieme Medical; 1988
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 36
Practice 1 24
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 3 2 6
Preparation for Final exam 2 2 4
Course hours 14 8 112
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 14 8 112
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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