Faculty: Health Programs This major focuses on the diagnosis, treatment planning, and restoration of oral function and aesthetics through the use of dental prostheses. Students will study the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial teeth, crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical skills to prepare students for careers in prosthodontics, dental rehabilitation, and research. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of prosthodontics and their role in restoring oral function and aesthetics. - Develop skills in diagnosing and treating complex dental conditions. - Learn techniques for designing and fabricating dental prostheses. - Explore the use of advanced materials and technologies in prosthodontics. - Analyze the impact of prosthodontic treatments on patient quality of life. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address contemporary prosthodontic challenges. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Prosthodontics** - Overview of the field, its history, and its significance in dental care. 2. **Fixed Prosthodontics** - Study of crowns, bridges, and fixed dental prostheses. 3. **Removable Prosthodontics** - Techniques for designing and fitting removable dentures and partial dentures. 4. **Dental Implants** - Principles of implantology, including surgical placement and prosthetic restoration. 5. **Maxillofacial Prosthetics** - Restoration of oral and facial structures affected by trauma, surgery, or congenital defects. 6. **Advanced Materials and Technologies** - Use of ceramics, polymers, and digital technologies in prosthodontics. 7. **Patient Care and Management** - Strategies for patient assessment, treatment planning, and postoperative care. 8. **Emerging Trends in Prosthodontics** - Integration of digital dentistry, 3D printing, and CAD/CAM technologies. **Assessment Methods:** - Clinical practice and prosthetic fabrication projects. - Written assignments and research papers. - Presentations on prosthodontic cases and treatment plans. - Participation in group discussions on contemporary issues. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics" by Stephen F. Rosenstiel, Martin F. Land, and Junhei Fujimoto. - "McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics" by Alan B. Carr and David T. Brown. - "Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients" by George A. Zarb, Charles L. Bolender, and Steven E. Eckert. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of dentistry, anatomy, and materials science. **Major Duration:** Four years, combining lectures, clinical practice, and research projects. **Certification:** Degree in Prosthodontics, depending on the program. **Target Audience:** Undergraduate and graduate students in dentistry or related fields, and professionals seeking to enhance their skills. This major prepares students to restore oral function and aesthetics using advanced prosthodontic techniques, leveraging theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and emerging technologies to improve patient outcomes.