Postgraduate Course: Occlusion and Advanced Prosthodontic Treatment (DENT12004)

Course Outline
School	Deanery of Clinical Sciences	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	60	ECTS Credits	30
Summary	This course aims to develop skills in the assessment of existing and proposed occlusal schemes to enable participants to deliver complex treatment plans that might involve a reorganised approach with multiple indirect restorations. A seminar programme will review the evidence base in this area and supervised treatment sessions will further deepen knowledge and skills.
Course description	Syllabus/Lecture List Evolution of occlusal theory Anatomy of occlusal system Vertical dimension of occlusion Centric Relation Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Splint Therapy Occlusal Equilibriation Minor Axial Tooth Movement Planning treatment delivery 1 Planning treatment delivery 2 Principles of Bridge Design Aetiology of Tooth wear Practical Aspects of the Reorganised Approach to Care The Performance of Indirect Restorations Oral Rehabilitation Using Direct Techniques

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Have an in-depth knowledge of the human gnatho-stological system. Be able to assess occlusal schemes and form diagnoses and a treatment plan based on sound theoretical knowledge. Have gained experience in the delivery of complex care involving multiple restorations. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of the prosthodontist in the management of TMJD.