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Partial dentures (bygels) II

Subject
Subject code 2DR213PBP-2
Subject name Partial dentures (bygels) II
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2014 HT
Study year 2
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Academicians
Karin Kuslapuu
Marit Paljak
Heli Kuuse
Subject loads
Lecture 18
Practice 70
Personal study 42
Aim
Student learns to know and use elements of partial dentures, is able to construct and remodel partial dentures.
Student acquires the technological skills of making partial dentures through practical assignments.
Study outcome
After passing the subject, student:
1. Knows and uses terminology related to partial dentures;
2. Knows and recognises the classifications of dental arch defects and casted framework partial dentures, indications and contraindications to prosthetic dentistry, different stages of making dentures;
3. Considers the principles of function, occlusion and aesthetics when making partial dentures;
4. Knows and is able to use parallelometer and is able to conduct parallelometer analysis for making partial dentures;
5. Knows and is familiar with the requirements for partial dentures: measurements, location, aesthetics, functionality, hygiene;
6. Knows and is familiar with the laboratory stages of manufacturing partial dentures; recognises the elements of partial dentures and is able to manufacture casted framework partial dentures;
7. Is able to remodel the base of partial dentures made of non-precious metals with the aid of suitable materials and equipment;
8. Is able to make partial denture bases of wax and polymerising acrylic, is able to place artificial teeth on partial dentures;
9. Is able to perform final finishing on partial dentures.
Current rounds
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