Occlusal Management of the restored natural dentition (P02098)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-MB0196

This module aims to help students:
To understand the relevance of the occlusion in the dentate patient to the outcome of restorative procedures.
To understand the principles underpinning the restoration of the root treated tooth.

? Keywords : Dental Primary Care
Modular Study
Occlusion

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : First degree equivalent professional qualification recent appropriate professional experience in primary dental care At least 3 years post-graduation experience Registration with the General Dental Council in the United Kingdom

? Co-requisites : Current clinical practice in dental primary care

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Specific support will be arranged for students with specific disabilities as already arranged for other master degrees at the Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute.

? Costs : As per fee strategy £1800 per module.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Dentistry, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 12 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Participants should be able:
To understand the importance and principles of occlusal analysis and to be able to apply them
To be able to select appropriate occlusal instrumentation to facilitate patient care
To know the principles and purpose of diagnostic waxing
To be able to construct and fit a well-fitting occlusal splint
To be able to select appropriate techniques and materials for making inter-occlusal records
To be able to make appropriate adjustments of restorations to promote occlusal stability
To assess the root treated tooth and select an appropriate restorative technique

Assessment Information

To provide records of:
Four patients for whom mounted study casts were made and mounted in an articulator using a facebow and a retruded axis position record and a brief critical reflection on the care delivered for each patient. (200 words for each)(50%)
Two patients for whom a post-retained crown(s) was provided and a brief critical reflectinon the care delivered for each patient (200 words for each)