TANN2300 Specialization in Fixed Prosthetics Course description

The course concerns different treatment options and production methods in fixed prosthetics, focusing on crowns or bridges to maintain or recreate the patient’s dental physiology and occlusion and aesthetic appearance. The course emphasises clinical and laboratory technology factors, design, aesthetics and function, particularly with a view to patient habituation.

The porcelain-fused-to-metal subject focuses on material technology conditions. Knowledge of various dental alloys and porcelain-fused-to-metal/ceramic is linked to the design of crowns and bridges. The all-ceramic subject emphasises functional and aesthetic prosthetics from a social perspective and the prerequisites for succeeding with all-ceramic prosthetics. Both subjects use both conventional production techniques and production using CAD/CAM (design, scanning, milling and 3D printing).

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of:

• describing the most important clinical issues relating to the choice of materials and design for crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, facets and separate posts
• explaining basic design principles in relation to function and aesthetics
• explaining and justifying the work process for model production, modelling, investing, full-ceramic press technique, casting, finishing, skeletal treatment and porcelain firing as regards the properties of the materials and the function and aesthetics of the tooth replacement
• explaining the possibilities and limitations of CAD/CAM in relation to dental production
• describing how to select shape and colour for a tooth replacement
• explaining the objective and area of use of a diagnostic mock-up

Skills

The student is capable of:

• planning structures and justifying the choice of design, materials and techniques in terms of clinical conditions, preparation and the case at hand
• applying the appropriate materials so that the material properties are maintained throughout the production process
• making sub-structures in metal-to-metal-ceramic crowns and small to medium-size bridges using conventional technique and/or CAD/CAM with satisfactory fit and functionality
• making all-ceramic crowns, facets, inlays/outlays and small bridges using CAD/CAM or press ceramic, either fully anatomical, with cut-back and/or as a ceramic core with satisfactory fit, function and aesthetic results
• firing porcelain for sub-structures in a manner that addresses functional, aesthetic and hygiene considerations

Competence

The student:

• masters the use of relevant terminology in written and oral communication
• is capable of documenting and presenting own work and reflecting on the quality of his/her own practice in the course
• is capable of carrying out systematic literature searches and using sources correctly in all theoretical assignments

The work and teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars, supervised skills training and self-study. Great emphasis is placed on skills training. Programme options A and B make joint use of the laboratories for skills training. All students must make an exhibit of their practical work before submitting the exam. Studying the presentations of fellow students gives students a chance to learn from each other and modify their work before submitting the exam. Throughout the course, the students will be writing a portfolio (production and process log) about their development of the practical work with pertaining theory and assessments. The portfolio is part of the exam, see ‘Assessment/exam’

EPS project groups are comprised of 3-5 students.

Projects can be within the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design and/or in collaboration with external companies, partners and stakeholders.

An academic supervisor at HiOA will be assigned to each project group. The internal and/or external supervisor meets regularly with the project group and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the project. The main contribution of the supervisor is to help the students understand the content of their project and ensure that they are making progress. External companies, partners and stakeholders are consulted when necessary and according to the needs and scope of the individual project.

In addition to the content of the project report and oral (the product), great attention will be paid to the students- abilities to plan, delegate, communicate and co-operate as responsible team members towards a common objective (the process).

None.

The Main Project is a group portfolio exam.

The portfolio assessment for the EPS 3900 project (20 ECTS) consists of:

• A written project report (between 5000-10000 words)
• An oral presentation and discussion (20 + 10 minutes)

The portfolio examination cannot be appealed.

All forms of support materials are permitted.