02971 - Prosthodontics

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to recognize and manage patients with dental prostheses from a hygienic point of view. In particular, the student will be able to: - recognize the different types of dental prostheses - recognize and correctly manage the dental materials relating to prosthetic devices - know the indications for different prosthetic treatments - know the indications and contraindications of prosthetic devices in relation to dental hygiene - knowing the oral hygiene methods in patients wearing fixed and removable dentures - carrying out the hygienic treatment in patients wearing dental prostheses - being able to motivate the patient wearing dentures about oral hygiene and its maintenance .

Course contents

- Occlusion elements and jaws relationship recording tools

- Treatment planning

- Complete dentures

- Partial dentures

- Fixed dentures

- Implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation

- At-home and in-office maintenance of the prosthetic restoration

Readings/Bibliography

Enrico Gherlone

Odontoiatria protesica - Elementi fondamentali

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons and practical exercises 

Assessment methods

Written (18/32 points necessary to pass the test) and oral exam

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

scientific articles and supplementary teaching materials

Office hours

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