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Subject 'Partial dentures (bygels) I'

Name in Estonian: Partsiaal- ehk büügelproteesid I

Year:   2014/2015    2015/2016    2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    

State code2DR213PBP-1
Study languageEstonian
ChairChair of Dental Technology
Credit points 6 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

The student gets to know and to use the elements of
partial dentures, can according to the analysis construct and model partial dentures. Student acquires technological methods for producing partial dentures during practical rehearsal works.

Study outcome

Having passed the subject, the student:
1.learns to use speciality terminology;
2. learns to recognize the classifications of dental
arch defects and casted framings of partial dentures, the indications and contraindications of prosthetic dentistry, the completing stages of a denture;
3.considers the principles of esthetics, function, and occlusion in producing a partial denture;
4.can select and use materials, apparatuses and work
instruments accordingly with work nature by observing instructions, the requirements for safety measures and environment saving;
5.has an overview of inserting partial prostheses into the oral cavity, about the adaption and maintenance;
6. learns how to use a parallelometer and perform prominence analysis in constructing partial denture;
7. learns about the requirements set for a framework
of partial denture: location, esthetics, functionality, etc.
8. learns to use the elements of partial prostheses and model and produce casted framework partial prostheses;
9. learns to set up a metal casting apparatus to pour
partial prostheses, learns to pour metal alloys into the cilinder and to open the metal casting cilinder;
10. learns about non-precious metal alloys and the requirements for handling;
11. learns to add final finish to the partial denture;
12. can describe and evaluate the work process and the
done work, to analyze the technological, instructing related and organizational causes of successful and unsuccessful works.

Is taught in following curricula

2016: HT  
2015: HT  
2014: HT  
2013: HT  
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