Advanced Topics in Removable Prosthodontics

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.

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

• 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.