Advanced Topics in Removable Prosthodontics

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Term:
Winter 2008
Published:
April 3, 2008
Revised:
June 15, 2015

This is a clinically oriented course, which covers topics that were not included in the basic courses of both removable partial denture fabrication and complete denture fabrication. Topics including denture repairs, overdentures, implant supported dentures, single dentures, and combination case will be covered on the complete denture side of the course. Topics on the removable partial denture side of the course will include rotational path removable partial dentures, swing lock and precision attachment removable partial dentures, as well as repair and maintenance phase information.

 

Learning Objectives

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course the student will:

  • Understand the difference between a provisional immediate complete denture service (stayplate) and a conventional immediate complete denture service.
  • Have an exposure to various repair methods used in complete and partial denture service.
  • Understand the protocol for removable partial denture recall and be familiar with the individual procedures used for the recall.
  • Recognize the signs that would require a reline of a removable partial denture and be familiar with the clinical steps to accomplish the reline.
  • Understand the clinical steps required for the repair a complete denture or partial denture.
  • Be able to organize a plan of treatment for a combination case.
  • Have an exposure to both rotational path removable partial dentures and swing lock removable partial dentures.
  • Have an exposure to precision attachment removable partial dentures and overdentures.
  • Be familiar with the necessary steps for the planning of a single tooth implant replacement as well as the planning necessary for an implant supported lower overdenture.

Schedule

Course Schedule Information

Week 1: Introduction / Immediate Stayplate

Week 2: Combination Case

Week 3: No Classes/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed

Week 4: Repairs for CD's and RPD's

Week 5: Tooth Supported Overdenture

Week 6: Review of RPD components with emphasis on clinical application

Week 7: Mid-Semester Examination

Week 8: No Class / Spring Break

Week 9: Design Considerations for RPD's

Week 10: Precision Attachment RPD's

Week 11: Rotational Path / Swing Lock RPD's

Week 12: Planning for single tooth implant

Week 13: Planning implant supported overdenture

Week 14: Final Examination

Week 15: Make-up Final Examination

Reading List

  • Boucher’s Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients. 12th Edition, Mosby & Co. Editors: Zarb, Bolender, and Carlsson.
  • Removable Partial Denture Desigh Outline Syllabus. 5th Edition (Arthur J. Krol, Theodore E. Jacobson, Frederick C. Finzen, Published by: Indent 57 Ridgewood Drive San Rafael, Calif. 94901).
  • Implant Overdentures Quintessence Books. Editors: Feine, Carlsson, 2003.

About the Creators

Portrait of Dr. Jeffrey L. Shotwell, DDS, MS

Jeffrey L. Shotwell, DDS, MS

Biologic & Materials Sciences
Associate Professor
School of Dentistry, University of Michigan

Dr. Shotwell joined the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1973 after a serving as a Dental Officer in the Navy. Dr. Shotwell is currently a full-time faculty member. He has been an instructor in both the graduate and undergraduate clinics. He also participates in the Dental Faculty Associates practice.

Dr. Shotwell's research interests include aspects of color with dental materials as well as in vivo porcelain wear studies. He is also interested in outcome studies that evaluate the patient's perception relative to success of treatment especially for complete denture treatment. He has recently spent a sabbatical period at Mc Gill University in Montreal, Canada, working to begin a long term clinical trial regarding this research. 

Before and after image of prosthodontic models
Term:
Winter 2008
Published:
April 3, 2008
Revised:
June 15, 2015

Syllabus

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Syllabus

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Lecture 01: Introduction / Immediate Stayplate

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Lecture 02: Combination Case

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Lecture 04: Repairs for CD's and RPD's

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Lecture 05: Tooth Supported Overdenture

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Lecture 06: Review of RPD Components with Emphasis on Clinical Application

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Lecture 09: Design Considerations for RPD's

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Lecture 10: Precision Attachment RPD's

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Lecture 11: Rotational Path / Swing Lock RPD's

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Lecture 12: Planning for Single Tooth Implant

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Lecture 13: Planning Implant Supported Overdenture

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