Prosthodontics I

1.1 Scope of prosthodontics: removable, fixed, implant (intro), maxillofacial (awareness); 1.2 Goals: function, aesthetics, comfort, speech, tissue preservation; 1.3 Diagnostic thinking: patient-centred planning, staged care; 1.4 Basic terminology: edentulous, partially edentulous, abutment, support, stability, retention; 1.5 Prognosis concepts: biological, mechanical, patient-related factors; 1.6 Maintenance philosophy and recall (intro)

2.1 History taking: chief complaint, expectations, previous dentures, tolerance issues; 2.2 Extraoral exam: facial symmetry, lip support, vertical dimension cues, TMJ screening; 2.3 Intraoral exam: mucosa, ridge form, tori, frenal attachments, saliva quality, tongue space; 2.4 Dentition status: caries, perio status, mobility, occlusion overview; 2.5 Radiographic assessment: broad indications; screening for pathology; 2.6 Risk assessment: xerostomia, systemic disease, parafunction, smoking (intro

3.1 Anatomy of edentulous mouth: supporting tissues and landmarks; 3.2 Denture-bearing area: stress-bearing vs relief areas; 3.3 Retention: border seal, adhesion/cohesion, atmospheric pressure concepts; 3.4 Support: tissue support, broad coverage principles; 3.5 Stability: neuromuscular control, polished surface contouring; 3.6 Residual ridge resorption: patterns, factors influencing, prevention concepts; 3.7 Saliva's role in denture retention and comfort; 3.8 Common complete denture problems:

4.1 Primary impressions: aims, tray selection, impression materials (overview); 4.2 Custom trays: indications, design principles, relief, stops; 4.3 Border moulding: objectives, materials, technique principles; 4.4 Final impressions: mucostatic vs mucocompressive vs selective pressure concepts; 4.5 Master cast concepts and baseplate fabrication (intro); 4.6 Record bases and wax rims: requirements, stability, extension; 4.7 Jaw relation records:; 4.8 Tooth selection: shade, mould, arrangement pri

5.1 Centric relation and centric occlusion (definitions and distinction); 5.2 Curves (Spee/Wilson) and compensating curve (concept); 5.3 Balanced occlusion: rationale, advantages/limitations (intro); 5.4 Lingualized occlusion awareness (intro); 5.5 Error patterns: increased OVD, incorrect CR record, deflective contacts (intro); 5.6 Clinical signs of occlusal disharmony in dentures (soreness, instability)

6.1 Consequences of partial edentulism: drifting, supraeruption, occlusal collapse; 6.2 Kennedy classification and modifications; 6.3 Applegate rules (where taught); 6.4 RPD components overview: major connector, minor connector, rests, direct retainers, indirect retainers, denture base; 6.5 Biomechanics: tooth-tissue support, lever systems, fulcrum line concept; 6.6 Support vs retention vs stability in RPDs (applied); 6.7 Tissue health and plaque control considerations in RPD patients

7.1 Surveying: aims and principles (intro); 7.2 Path of insertion and removal: determinants and clinical implications, 7.3 Guiding planes: concepts and preparation aims, 7.4 Retentive undercuts: identification and selection (intro); 7.5 Clasp assemblies; 7.6 Rests and rest seats: functions, types (occlusal/cingulum/incisal); 7.7 Indirect retention: indications and placement principles; 7.8 Major connectors (maxillary and mandibular): types, indications, contraindications; 7.9 Minor connectors an

8.1 Diagnosis and treatment planning for RPD: options and staging; 8.2 Primary impressions for RPD: trays, material selection basics; 8.3 Special trays and final impressions (overview); 8.4 Jaw relations and articulation basics for RPD (intro); 8.5 Try-in and insertion procedures: fit, occlusion, aesthetics, clasp adjustment; 8.6 Post-insertion instructions: hygiene, insertion/removal, adaptation, diet; 8.7 Follow-up and adjustments: sore spots, clasp looseness, occlusal corrections, 8.8 Common

9.1 Disease control: caries, perio therapy, endodontic needs (coordination); 9.2 Extractions planning and transitional prostheses awareness; 9.3 Soft tissue management: flabby ridges, hyperplasia (intro); 9.4 Hard tissue issues: tori/exostoses (overview), undercuts, ridge irregularities; 9.5 Frenectomy/vestibuloplasty awareness (intro); 9.6 Abutment tooth preparation for RPD: rest seats, guide planes (intro)

10.1 Impression material properties: accuracy, tear strength, dimensional stability; 10.2 Alginate: manipulation, errors, storage and pouring; 10.3 Elastomers: addition silicone concept (overview), indications; 10.4 Impression compound and border moulding materials (overview); 10.5 Common impression errors and troubleshooting: voids, pulls, over/under extension; 10.6 Disinfection of impressions and casts (cross-infection control)

11.1 Study casts and diagnostic mounting (intro)

11.2 Custom tray fabrication basics

11.3 Record base and wax rim fabrication basics

11.4 Flasking, packing, processing of acrylic dentures (overview)

11.5 Finishing and polishing procedures; quality checks

11.6 RPD framework basics awareness: casting vs wrought elements (intro)

12.1 Acrylic resin types: heat-cure vs self-cure (properties, uses); 12.2 Polymerization shrinkage and porosity: causes and prevention; 12.3 Denture base strength: thickness, reinforcement concepts; 12.4 Repair materials and techniques (intro); 12.5 Tissue conditioners and soft liners (intro awareness); 12.6 Allergies and monomer sensitivity (intro)

13.1 Denture hygiene methods: brushing, soaking solutions (principles); 13.2 Night-time wear advice and tissue rest (concept); 13.3 Denture stomatitis: recognition, risk factors, prevention; 13.4 Managing xerostomia for denture wearers (intro); 13.5 Recall schedule and maintenance checks: fit, occlusion, mucosal health

14.1 Sore spots: causes, relief areas, clinical adjustment principles; ; 14.2 Lack of retention: border seal issues, under-extended flanges, saliva factors; 14.3 Lack of stability: occlusion errors, ridge form, polished surface issues; 14.4 Speech problems: tooth position, vertical dimension, palatal contour; 14.5 Gagging: causes and management (intro); 14.6 RPD-specific: clasp discomfort, caries risk, abutment mobility (intro management)

15.1 Indications for crowns/bridges vs direct restorations (intro); 15.2 Biological principles: pulpal health, periodontal considerations, emergence profile (intro); 15.3 Mechanical principles: retention, resistance, structural durability; 15.4 Aesthetic principles: shade, translucency, margin placement concepts; 15.5 Margin types overview: chamfer, shoulder, beveled shoulder (concept + uses); 15.6 Finish line location: supragingival vs equigingival vs subgingival (intro); 15.7 Occlusal clearanc

16.1 Armamentarium for tooth preparation; 16.2 Taper and path of insertion; 16.3 Retention and resistance form; 16.4 Occlusal reduction; 16.5 Axial reduction; 16.6 Finish line quality; 16.7 Common preparation errors; 16.8 Soft tissue protection

17.1 Full metal crown preparation principles (intro); ; 17.2 PFM crown preparation principles (intro); 17.3 All-ceramic crown preparation awareness (intro; depending on curriculum); 17.4 Provisional crowns: purposes, materials overview, temporization basics (intro); 17.5 Impression concepts for crowns (intro): elastomers and gingival displacement awareness; 17.6 Cementation overview: temporary vs definitive luting agents (intro)

18.1 Indications and contraindications (concept); 18.2 Basic components: retainers, pontics, connectors; 18.3 Pontic design overview: hygienic, ridge lap, modified ridge lap (intro); 18.4 Abutment assessment: perio, crown-root ratio concept (intro), vitality; 18.5 Biomechanics awareness: span length, leverage, occlusal load (intro)

19.1 Mean value vs semi-adjustable articulators; 19.2 Facebow transfer awareness; 19.3 Centric relation recording (fixed vs removable); 19.4 Clinical significance of mounting

20.1 Clinical records for prosthodontic patients: diagnosis, design, materials, instructions; 20.2 Consent: expectations, limitations, adaptation, maintenance, fracture risk; 20.3 Lab prescriptions: essential components and communication; 20.4 Infection control: impressions, bite registrations, try-ins, prosthesis disinfection; 20.5 Referral thresholds: complex occlusion, severe ridge resorption, special needs patients (intro)