Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

The aim of this module is for students to engage with and demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the literature and evidence base, underpinning the restoration and maintenance of periodontally compromised dentitions and dental implants.

Outline Of Syllabus

This module considers the following areas through directed self-study, interactive seminars and reflective practice:

• Options and techniques for the restoration of implants including the application of dental materials science
• Laboratory production of implant restorations
• Principles of maintenance of implants and specific types of implant restoration
• Medico-legal aspects of implant dentistry
• Locating information sources and the evidence base for implant dentistry
• Principles of establishing implant dentistry into a dental practice setting (introduction)
• Clinical evaluation of implant positions
• Planning the staged delivery of restorations on implants
• Dental laboratory communication, materials and techniques
• Clinical restoration of dental implants
• Formulating patient-specific plans to help maintain implant restorations
• Principles of establishing implant dentistry into a dental practice setting (practice visits)
• Supportive Periodontal Care/Maintenance

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will able to:

1. Discuss the stages involved in the restorative of dental implants.
2. Explain the options for managing the aesthetic and other sequels of periodontal conditions/diseases.
3. Discuss periodontal maintenance strategies and supporting evidence.
4. Describe common periodontal and dental implant emergencies and their management.

Intended Skill Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Identify and critically appraise literature on the restoration and maintenance of a periodontally compromised dentition and dental implants.
2. Critically appraise and synthesise evidence from a range of sources.
3. Identify levels of evidence and identify gaps in the body of knowledge.
4. Present information to professional colleagues and discuss/defend findings.
5. Utilise best evidence to inform the formation of suitable periodontal maintenance programmes.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Seminars and clinical case-based discussions will normally comprise of short presentations and/or small group discussions to draw on students’ understanding and own experiences as clinicians covering key themes underpinning delivery of the restoration and maintenance of a periodontally compromised dentitions and dental implants. This will specifically address the following outcomes: IKOs 1-4.

Methods of assessing the clinical needs of patients will also be discussed and links made to desired clinical outcomes, design of treatment strategies, treatment planning and the management of patients. This will address the following outcomes: ISOs 1-5.

Students will undertake independent study, which will involve reading, application of the knowledge and skills in their clinical practice and by engaging in critical reflection. This will consolidate the achievement of the outcomes discussed above.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The learning outcomes are demonstrated by the students' ability to successfully undertake and pass the module assessment that requires them to apply their knowledge and understanding of the restoration and maintenance of a periodontally compromised dentitions and dental implants (skills outcomes), and critically appraise both the literature and their approach to clinical practice within this context (knowledge outcomes). In the essay candidates will be expected to formulate an opinion to manage a clinical based scenario and support or defend this position through application and critique of the supporting literature of primary endodontic disease and management of patients.

This maps to the module outcomes: IKOs 1-4 and ISOs 1-5.

General Notes

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