Intermediate Restorative Procedures - Postgraduate Module

Program Overview

This distance learning program in advanced dental techniques covers direct cusp replacement, periodontal surgery, endodontics, and fixed prosthodontics. Delivered through online instruction and two residential courses, it emphasizes practical simulation and clinical exercises for hands-on skill development. Students will complete assessments including simulations and structured reports, showcasing their knowledge and competence in these advanced dental disciplines.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This module is designed for distance learning to enable students to demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical skill in the following subject areas:

• Direct techniques for cusp replacement restorations
• Periodontal surgery
• Molar endodontic treatment
• Fixed prosthodontics (including partial coverage restorations)
• Treatment planning

Outline:

• Content: The module covers advanced knowledge and clinical skills in direct restorative techniques, periodontics, endodontics, and fixed and removable prosthodontics.
• Structure: The module is delivered through distance learning with two one-week residential courses.
• Course Schedule: Year 1 and 2: October-January
• Individual Modules:
• Periodontics: This module covers periodontal surgery.
• Endodontics: This module focuses on molar endodontic treatment.
• Fixed and removable prosthodontics: This module covers fixed prosthodontics (including partial coverage restorations) and treatment planning.

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Practical simulation and clinical exercises
• Students will photograph these exercises and complete structured templates for summative assessment.
• Criteria:
• Direct restorative techniques (Simulation) 30%:
Prepare a plastic molar tooth with a complex cavity and restore with direct composite.
• Endodontics (Simulation) 30%: Preparation and obturation of a plastic endodontic simulation tooth (TrueTooth™ – Molar)
• Indirect restorations (Simulation) 40%:
Complete a structured report of a simulated indirect restorative procedure on the following stages:
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal crown preparation
• Impression
• Temporisation
• Laboratory communication
• Model construction
• Crown manufacture
• Try-in

Teaching:

• Methods: Distance learning with two one-week residential courses.
• Faculty: Various academics are involved in the delivery of this module.
• Unique Approaches: The module utilizes practical simulation and clinical exercises to provide hands-on experience.

Other:

• Credits: 20 credits
• Module Attendance Required: Distance learning.
Two one-week residential courses.