| CODE | ORC5103 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Laboratory Practice 3 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 20 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Oral Rehabilitation and Community Care | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is available during the year and summer period and attendance is compulsory. The student will be exposed to dental laboratory sessions in the various fields of prosthetic Dentistry, within the University Dental laboratory or alternative sites as deemed necessary by the Faculty. Study-unit Aims: The aims of the study-unit is to further expose students from a dental technology background to dental laboratory practice and techniques associated with geriatric dentistry. It will consolidate the technical training in Prosthodontics. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss the principles of Prosthodontics for the older adult; - Discuss prosthetic considerations for the functionally independent, frail and functionally dependent older adults; - Discuss the impact of prosthetic intervention on oral health in the older adult; - Discuss alternative and novel prosthetic techniques utilized in the management of older adults. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply the principles of Prosthodontics for the older adult; - Perform the laboratory steps in the fabrication of removable prostheses; - Handle dental materials used in the dental laboratory. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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