College: Graduate Studies Programs Institute

The specialization in prosthodontics focuses on principles and practices for restoring and replacing missing teeth and oral structures to enhance function, aesthetics, and overall oral health. Students acquire skills in dental materials, fixed and removable prosthetics, dental implants, occlusion, patient management, and prepare for careers in dentistry, prosthodontics, dental laboratories, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

Understand principles of prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation.
Develop skills in dental materials and laboratory techniques.
Learn fixed and removable prosthetic procedures.
Explore dental implants and surgical techniques.
Analyze occlusion disorders and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills.
Gain practical experience through clinical work and internships.

Main Scheme:

Introduction to Prosthodontics - Overview of prosthodontics principles, history, and current trends.
Dental Materials - Basics of materials used in prosthodontics.
Fixed Prosthodontics - Principles of designing and manufacturing fixed prosthetics, such as crowns and bridges.
Removable Prosthodontics - Techniques for designing and manufacturing removable prosthetics, such as dentures.
Dental Implants - Principles of dental implant surgery and restoration.
Occlusion and TMJ Disorders - Analyzing occlusion and diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders.
Patient Management in Prosthodontics - Principles of managing patients undergoing prosthodontic treatments.
Dental Laboratory Techniques - Hands-on training on dental laboratory procedures and techniques.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Principles of enhancing the aesthetics of dental restorations.
Geriatric Dentistry - Specialized care and prosthodontic treatments for elderly patients.
Clinical Training - Real-world experiences in dental clinics, hospitals, or prosthodontic clinics.
Internship - Supervised clinical work in specialized dental clinics, hospitals, or prosthodontic practices.
Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying prosthodontic skills, such as designing a complex prosthetic treatment plan, conducting a clinical case study, or developing a new prosthodontic technique.

Assessment Methods:

Analysis of prosthodontic principles
Dental material projects
Fixed prosthetic projects
Removable prosthetic projects
Dental implant projects
Occlusion and TMJ disorder projects
Patient management projects
Dental laboratory technique projects
Cosmetic dentistry projects
Geriatric dentistry projects
Clinical training reports
Internship reports
Graduation projects and presentations

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of dental anatomy and physiology with an interest in prosthodontics.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree in prosthodontics, followed by advanced clinical training and residency in prosthodontics.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications or specializations such as:

Board Certification in Prosthodontics
Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
Certificates in specific prosthodontic techniques and technologies

Target Audience:

Aspiring dentists, prosthodontists, dental laboratory technicians, and professionals seeking careers in dental clinics, hospitals, prosthodontic practices, dental laboratories, and related fields. This specialization equips students with the clinical, technical, and patient management skills necessary to excel in prosthodontics, supporting careers in various roles within dental clinics, hospitals, prosthodontic practices, dental laboratories, and related fields. The program provides comprehensive education in prosthodontic principles, dental materials, fixed and removable prosthetics, dental implants, occlusion, patient management, dental laboratory techniques, cosmetic dentistry, geriatric dentistry, and hands-on experience through clinical work and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.

Prosthetic Dentistry