Information Package

Ph.D. on Prosthodontics

PRO688

BIOMECHANICS IN PROSTHODONTICS

Course Code
PRO688
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Student who have successfully completed this course are able to apprehend biomechanics of both tooth and implant borne removable or fixed prosthodontics systems and treat patients accordingly.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe objective of this course is to raise students who evaluate biomechanical effects on types of prosthesis used in routine prosthodontic practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1- General principles of biomechanics
2nd Week 2- Biomechanics in fixed partial dentures
3rd Week 3- Biomechanics in tissue borne removable partial dentures
4th Week 4- Biomechanics in tooth borne removable partial dentures
5th Week 5- Biomechanics in tooth-tissue borne removable partial dentures
6th Week 6- Biomechanics in implant borne fiwed partial dentures
7th Week 7- Biomechanics in implant borne removable partial dentures
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Schillingburg HT. Fundementals of fixed prosthodontics. Quintessence co., 2012
(2) Stephen F. Rosenstiel, Martin F. Land 'Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics' Elsevier, 5th ed, 2016.
(3) Misch CE. 'Dental implant prosthetics' Elsevier Mosby,2nd ed,2016.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 10
Attendance 1 40
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work 2 2 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 3 3
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load30
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2
K3 X
K4 X