PROS 733 Advanced Topics in Prosthodontics III

Credits: 1
PROS 733 is the final course in the PROS series for the third-year dental students. Common concepts are reinforced and expanded upon as they relate to restoring the edentulous, partially edentulous, and dentate patients to biological and psychological function and esthetics. In-depth instruction is given regarding procedures for fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics emphasizing on clinical decision-making, chairside procedures and laboratory processes. Intertwined with this is the awareness of patient management and various approaches to behavioral modification. Diagnosis and Treatment planning are emphasized and advanced concepts in restorative treatment are discussed. The following topics are covered in each of the major restorative areas:

Fixed Prosthodontics: Advanced concepts for tooth preparation design, material selection for fixed restorations, treatment planning for complex cases including full mouth rehabilitations
Removable Prosthodontics: Combination of fixed/removable cases (treatment sequencing when survey crowns are needed), clinical remounts
Implant Prosthodontics: Implant restorations in the esthetic zone, implant treatment for the edentulous arch

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit