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Predoctoral Program

The predoctoral program provides students with the basic principles, practices, and concepts of prosthodontics required for the practice of general dentistry, through laboratory projects and treatment of patients with differing prosthodontics needs.

Courses for Predoctoral Students

084:122 Principles of Occlusion
Course Director: Dr. L. Huber
Basic principles of form and function of the stomatognathic system, in both static and dynamic states; background and theory required for participation in the course's laboratory phase; anatomy, maxillomandibular relationships, dynamics of mandibular movement, equilibration of the dentition, biomaterials and their properties, introduction to temporomandibular joint disorders.

084:140 Fixed Prosthodontic Lecture I
Course Director: Dr. S. Aquilino
Basic biomechanical principles of fixed prosthodontics; metal, single-unit, multiple-unit fixed prostheses; diagnosis and treatment planning for the partially edentulous patient, including occlusion and esthetic concerns.

084:141 Fixed Prosthodontic Patient Simulation I
Course Director: Dr. S. Aquilino
Laboratory exercises in fabrication of single-unit metal, provisional restorations; preparations for fabrication of a three-unit fixed partial denture.

084:142 Fixed Prosthodontic Lecture II
Course Director: Dr. S. Aquilino
Basic biomechanical principles of fixed prosthodontics; multiple-unit fixed prostheses, porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed prostheses; student diagnosis and treatment planning for the partially edentulous patient, including occlusion and esthetic concerns.

084:143 Fixed Prosthodontic Patient Simulation II
Course Director: Dr. S. Aquilino
Laboratory exercises in the fabrication of single unit metal and porcelain-fused-to- metal crown; provisional restorations for posterior and anterior teeth.

084:144 Removable Prosthodontic Technique Lecture
Course Director: Dr. J. Clancy
Technical procedures for fabrication of complete and removable partial dentures; definitions, materials, and techniques for construction of removable prostheses; diagnosis and treatment planning necessary for the partially and totally edentulous patient to receive a removable prosthesis.

084:145 Removable Prosthodontic Technique Laboratory
Course Director: Dr. J. Clancy
Laboratory exercises in fabrication of complete and removable partial dentures, implant overdenture radiographic and surgical guides, surveyed fixed prostheses.

084:160 Prosthodontic Clinic
Course Directors: Dr. R. Williamson and Dr. T. Lindquist
Experience supplemented by individual supervision, demonstration.

084:165 Prosthodontic Seminar
Course Directors: Dr. T. Lindquist and R. Williamson
Knowledge in biological, basic sciences and technique applied to clinical fixed and removable prosthodontics procedures.


E-mail Contact: Dr. Steven A. Aquilino
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