Institution : MAJMAAH UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, AL-ZULFI Academic Department : PROSTHODONTICS - SDS 323 Programme : BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY ( BDS ) Course : PRE- CLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS Course Coordinator : DR. SAQUIB AHMED SHAIKH Programme Coordinator : DR. ABDULRAHMAN ALATRAM Course Specification Approved Date : 17/ 03/1437 H
A. Course Identification and General Information 1 - Course title : PRE CLINICAL FIXED PROSTHODONTICS Course Code: 323 2. Credit hours : ( 4 ) 3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: BDS 4 Course Language : ENGLISH 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: DR. SAQUIB AHMED SHAIKH 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : IIIYEAR I & II SEMESTER 7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : SDS 212 8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) : None 9 - Location if not on main campus : ZULFI 10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) A - Traditional classroom What percentage? 50% B - Blended (traditional and online) What percentage? 10 % D - e-learning What percentage? 5% E - Correspondence -- What percentage?. % F - Other What percentage? 35 % Comments : Lectures are uploaded online and practicals are conducted in the lab. B Objectives What is the main purpose for this course? By the end of this course the student will be able to; 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of principles and technique pertaining to the treatment of partially edentulous patients. 2. Diagnose and treatment plan partially edentulous cases for proper Prosthodontic restoration of form and function. 3. Provide current information on standards of care for the management of patients requiring Fixed prosthodontic treatment. 4. Perform all preclinical procedures required to design/fabricate a Fixed partial denture & prepare the teeth for final delivery of prosthesis. Page 2 Of 9
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented : The course will be taken with the help of power point and videos. In addition Increased use of audiovisual aids like models, presentation and pictures would be recommended. C. Course Description 1. This course represents the orientation phase to the discipline of Fixed Prosthodontics. 2. It provides a structured framework for the students to learn the scientific basis and fundamental principles of Fixed Prosthodontics. 3. It prepares the student for the practice of sound clinical Fixed Prosthodontics through a pre- clinical phase of mechanical and technical procedures. 1. Topics to be Covered S. no. No. of Contact List of Topics Weeks Hours 1 FIRST SEMESTER 1 1 Introduction and orientation. 2 Alginate impression and diagnostic cast. 1 1 3 Treatment planning for the replacement of missing teeth. 1 1 4 Principles of tooth preparation. 1 1 5 Retention and resistance and its theoretical and practical 1 1 attainment. 6 Metal ceramic crown preparation. 1 1 7 Introduction to ceramics and metal ceramic restoration. 1 1 8 All ceramic crowns. 1 1 9 Impressions. 1 1 10 Fabrication of working cast and dies. 1 1 11 Fundamentals of occlusion and Articulators 1 1 12 Wax-up procedure, cut back and framework design for 1 1 metal ceramic restoration. 13 Waxing patterns 1 1 14 & 15 Investing and casting. 2 2 Page 3 Of 9
16 SECOND SEMESTER Preparation for porcelain laminate veneers. 1 1 17 Preparation of metal coping for porcelain application. 1 1 18 Porcelain application, staining, glazing and polishing of 1 1 metal ceramic restoration. 19 Alloys used in fabricating metal ceramic restoration 1 1 20 Fitting, finishing and delivery of cast restoration. 1 1 21 & 22 Provisional restoration. 2 2 23 Pontic design. 1 1 24 Resin bonded fixed partial denture. 1 1 25 Solder joints and other connectors. 1 1 26 & 27 Restoration of endodontically treated teeth 2 2 28 Preparation of extensively damaged vital teeth. 1 1 29 & 30 Recent advances in fixed prosthodontics. 2 2 2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester): Lecture Tutorial Clinics Practical Other: Total Contact Hours 1st semester 15..... 45... 60 2nd semester 15.. 45.. 60 1st semester 1 1 2 Credit 2nd semester 1...... 1... 2 3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 3 Page 4 Of 9
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy Page 5 Of 9 NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes 1.0 Knowledge: 1.1 Know about the alginate impression and diagnostic cast fabrication. 1.2 Know the treatment planning for the replacement of missing teeth in FPD Course Teaching Strategies demonstrations demonstrations, 1.3 Classify principles of tooth preparation. demonstrations 1.4 Understand the steps for preparing various types of crowns and bridges 1.5 Describe the rationale of material selection for different types of Fixed prosthodontic replacements. 1.6 Understand the making and fabrication of working cast, dies and wax patterns. demonstrations demonstrations demonstrations, 1.7 Have the basic knowledge of occlusion and articulators demonstrations, 1.8 Understand investing, casting cerraming, finishing and polishing procedure's for FPD. 2.0 Cognitive Skills 2.1 Students should analyse various techniques, materials and derived treatment plans. 2.2 Should critically evaluate different types of tooth preparations for different abutment conditions and positions. demonstrations, group discussions, practical group discussions, practicals Course Assessment Methods Quiz Quiz 2.3 Should evaluate different wax up procedure, investing and group
NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes casting techniques for FPD. Course Teaching Strategies discussions, practical 2.4 Discuss and debate over different types of articulators and Group occlusions. 3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 3.1 Should learn to manage a group task and work with others 3.2 3.3 discussions, practical Course Assessment Methods Individual evaluation, Students will be divided into small groups and tasks will be assigned to the group The group task will be supervised closely to evaluate the work done by each student Take history and know the contraindication of fixed partial clinical clinical exam prosthesis demonstration & and assessment clinical exposure Cooperate with colleagues and staff during discussion and clinical clinical exam debates. demonstration & and assessment clinical exposure 4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical 4.1 The students should use medical terminology in English, Seminar 4.2 Seminar verbally presentation evaluation The students should refer to the text book as well as internet Research and web sites for their more information. group and discussions research presentation 5.0 Psychomotor 5.1 Perform tooth preparations over the artificial jaws for full Practical metal fixed partial denture. 5.2 5.3 demonstration & exposure Perform tooth preparations over the artificial jaws for Practical porcelain fused to metal (PFM) fixed partial denture. demonstration & exposure Perform tooth preparations over the artificial jaws for all Practical exam ceramic fixed partial denture. and assessment Page 6 Of 9 Practical exam and assessment Practical exam and assessment Practical exam and assessment
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students during the Semester: Assessment task 1 1 st Semester Midterm written 2 Midterm practical 3 Practical assessments 4 Oral Assessment 5 Behavior and attitude Week Due 8 th 8 th Proportion of Total Assessment 20% 5% 6 Research 2% 7 Presentation 1% 8 Quiz 2% 9 Final practical exam 16 th 10 Final written 16 th 30% 11 12 2 nd Semester Midterm written Midterm practical 8 th 8 th 20% 13 Practical assessments 14 Oral Assessment 15 Behavior and attitude 5% 16 Research 2% 17 Presentation 1% 18 Quiz 2% 19 Final practical exam 16 th 20 Final written 16 th 30% Page 7 Of 9
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support Students are supported by academic guidance during office hours and provide them with guidance and advice, as well as scientific knowledge of students' problems and how to solve it. E. Learning Resources 1. List Required Textbooks : Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics, Herbert T. Shillingberg 2. List Essential References Materials : Journal Of Prosthetic Dentistry 3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material : Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, Stephen F. Rosenstiel 4. List Electronic Materials : www.google.com 5. Other learning material : International Journal Of Prosthetic Dentistry F. Facilities Required 1. Accommodation A class room with a seating capacity of 30 students A spacious laboratory for practical 2. Computing resources One computer in the classroom, Projector. Smart board. Data show Projector. 3. Other resources Page 8 Of 9
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes 1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching: The students will be given a feedback form, which can be submitted to the course director or to the dean which will help in improvement of the subject teaching 2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor : The head of the department or the Dean has informal meetings with groups of students to discuss the contents of the course, method of teaching to evaluate the course and the instructor. The dean randomly attends lectures to assess the instructor. The power point presentation of each lecture is distributed to all the staff members of the department for evaluation and suggestions for improvement 3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching : Teachers will be subjected to go for up gradation of knowledge by attending the relevant conferences and will be encouraged to carry on a self-improvement 4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement Other staff members are invited to attend the seminar presentation of students to verify the standards of student learning and their work. 5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement : Meetings will be conducted every week in the department to update the status of each student and the difficulties felt by the colleague will be resolved accordingly. Course Specification Approved Department Official Meeting No (3 ) Date 17/ 03/1437 H Department Head Course s Coordinator Name : Dr. Saquib Ahmed Name : Dr Karhiga Kannan. Signature : Signature :. Date : 12/ 03/1437 H Date : 17/ 03/1437 H Page 9 Of 9