prosthodontic D.D.S. program courses
D.D.S.Prosthodontic Curriculum

  • 527. Occlusion. III, first year. (1)
    A comprehensive course emphasizing the complex and dynamic interactions among neural, motor, skeletal, dental, behavioral, social, and emotional parameters in oral function and dysfunction.  Students are introduced to classical concepts of occlusion; however, the course stresses the rapidly changing nature of the occlusion field. 

    536. Introduction to Prosthodontics, I, first year. (2)
    An introduction to the scope and treatment modalities used in Prosthodontics. Following this course students have an in-depth knowledge of the scope of the specialty of Prosthodontics and how lost dental structures may be replaced by means of fixed partial dentures, removable partial dentures, complete dentures and dental implants. Students gain a preliminary knowledge supporting the use of one or a combination of the above mentioned treatment methods for treatment of a patient.

    614. Principles of Restorative Dentistry. I and IIA, second year. (1.5)
    A course presented jointly by the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics and the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences covering the basic principles of cast gold restorations, porcelain fused to metal restorations, all-ceramic restorations and fixed prosthetic restorations. 

    621. Clinical Foundations II. I, second year. (4)
    Restorative and crown and fixed partial denture preclinical experience is provided in both a laboratory and simulated clinical environment and is guided by reading, lectures, audio-visual tapes, manuals, and faculty demonstration.  Special emphasis is placed upon management skills as they relate to restorative procedures.  Factors of biological and mechanical design for the preparation of teeth are learned and practiced as metal.  Typical fixed partial dentures are constructed on models representative of the mouth.  The principles of design and construction of retainers, pontics, and connectors are applied. 

    632. Clinical Foundations II (Removable Prosthodontics/Complete Denture). II, second year. (2)
    Laboratory instruction in complete denture prosthodontics is incorporated into the preclinical area of a student’s educational experiences.  This course involves the proper use of various dental materials, a semi adjustable articulator, arranging teeth, and developing an occlusal plan to construct a complete upper and/or lower denture. Principles of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and design are presented in lectures and individualized instruction. 

    631. Clinical Foundations II. II, second year. (4)
    Restorative and crown and fixed partial denture preclinical experience is provided in both a laboratory and simulated clinical environment and is guided by reading, lectures, audio-visual tapes, manuals, and faculty demonstration.  Special emphasis is placed upon management skills as they relate to restorative procedures.  Factors of biological and mechanical design for the preparation of teeth are explained and practiced as metal.  Typical fixed partial dentures are constructed on models representative of a patient’s mouth.  The principles of design and construction of retainers, pontics, and connectors are applied. 

    622. Clinical Foundations II (Removable Prosthodontics/Partial Denture). I, second year. (1.5)
    Laboratory instruction in removable partial denture prosthodontics is incorporated into the preclinical area of a student’s educational experiences.  This course involves the proper use of various dental materials, a semi adjustable articulator, arranging teeth, and developing an occlusal plan to construct a removable upper and/or lower partial denture.  A removable partial denture is designed and fabricated in this laboratory course.  Principles of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and design are presented in lectures and individualized instruction. 

    708. Implant Treatment Planning. Summer, second year.
    An introduction of implant treatment to the undergraduate dental student.  In the course, the student will learn fundamentals of dental implants along with implant treatment planning. Also, the student will be exposed to the instrumentation and surgical guides used to treatment plan and restore implant-supported posterior crowns or implant-supported mandibular overdentures.

    712. Craniomandibular Disorders (Temporomandibular Disorders and Related Pain Conditions). I, third year. (1.5)
    This course deals with the examination, diagnosis, and management of temporomandibular disorders. The emphasis lies in structural clinical decision-making. Lectures emphasize quality of care in patients with chronic pain and temporomandibular disorders and include a review of the current array of therapeutic and diagnostic choices.

    716. Principles of Prosthodontics (Crown and Fixed Partial Denture). IA, third year. (.5)
    Introductory lectures to the clinical practice of single crown and fixed partial denture prosthodontics. Principles of treatment planning and fixed partial denture design are discussed.

    717. Advanced Prosthodontics (Fixed). IB, third year. (.5)
    This is a continuation of discussions introduced in Course 716. Topics include complex fixed partial denture design, fixed partial denture repairs, resin bonded fixed partial denture and posts, and esthetics in fixed prosthodontics.

    724. Dental Implants. IIB, third year. (1)
    This course familiarizes students with the scientific basis for using dental implants in oral rehabilitation. The diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of uncomplicated cases is presented. Surgical insertion and subsequent exposure of the implant, fabrication, and maintenance of the prosthesis is included. The course provides students with the understanding necessary to make appropriate referrals and provide a basis for future continuing education.

  • 718. Advanced Prosthodontics (Removable). IIIA, third year. (.5)
    This lecture series covers the immediate complete denture, the combination case rotational/dual path and swinglock RPDs, and an introduction to maxillofacial prosthodontics. Maintenance procedures involving removable prostheses are also covered.

    812. New Trends in Prosthodontics. fourth year. (1)
    This course includes information regarding advanced topics and new technologies in the area of prosthodontics.