Suez Canal University Faculty of Dentistry Course Specification

I.

Basic Information:

Course Title: Crown Technology Course code: Programs on which the course are given: Crown and bridge doctorate Academic level: Post graduate Department offering the Course : Crown and Bridge Department Responsible for the course: Crown and Bridge Taught hours: Lecture: 1 hr. Practical: 4 hrs Total contact hrs: 5hrs Date of revision (Specification):

II. Professional Information:

1- Overall aim of the course:
The aim of the course is to develop enhanced skills and understanding of the crown technology applications so that the graduate is competent in the use of different crown and bridge laboratory techniques including the advanced ones. It is also intended that the graduate will be more aware of the necessity for life-long learning and will also have enhanced communication skills.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes of the course ( ILOs): A: Knowledge and understanding of:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Group discussion of cases. Dental material science relevant to crown & bridge. Describe the different laboratory steps for different types of fixed prostheses. Different crown and bridge Laboratory procedures. The advanced laboratory technique in crown and bridge construction. Current infection control procedures and their scientific basis. Research methodologies.

B: Intellectual Skills:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Apply the different laboratory techniques in crown and bridge construction. Can manage and operate different recent CAD/CAM systems Reflect critically on ones own practical and academic work. Design and undertake a research project. Analyze critically scientific data. Appraise critically own and other research.

C: Professional and practical skills:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Maintain a safe and infection-controlled environment. Work within the scope of the crown and bridge laboratory team. Communicate effectively with team members. Use laboratory equipment during fixed partial denture construction. Perform laboratory procedures with understanding of biomaterials related to the prosthesis and have competent dexterity and skill for performing laboratory procedures in crown & bridge.

D: General and Transferable skills:

1. Use of IT including word processing, spread sheets and powerpoint. 2. Written and oral presentations. 3. photography. 4. Leading seminars.

E: Attitude:
1. 2. 3. 4. Respect the role of staff and co-staff . Adopt ethical principles in crown and bridge practice. Professional honesty and integrity are to be fostered. Be humble and accept the limitations in his knowledge and skill and to ask for help from colleagues when needed. 5. Emphasis a successful relation with other colleagues.

3- Topics:
Week No. W1 W2 W3 Topics Total No. of Hours 5 5 5 Lecture hr. Practical hr.

Biomaterial science Working dies Working Dies

1 1 1

4 4 4

W4

Wax pattern

W4 W6

Wax pattern Spruing

5 5

1 1

4 4

W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15

gnitsevnI Investing

5 5

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4 4

Casting Casting Casting Defects Soldering Techniques Soldering Techniques Advances in laboratory techniques Advances in laboratory techniques

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W16 W17 W18

CAD/CAM systems CAD/CAM Systems

5 5

1 1 1

4 4 4 4

Different Ceramic construction techniques Different ceramic construction techniques Different ceramic construction techniques Indirect Provisional restorations construction techniques Special Tray costruction technique Different methods of ceramic strengthening.

W19 W20

5 5

1 1 4

W21 W22 W23

5 5 5

1 1 1

4 4 4

4: Teaching and learning methods:

1- Lectures 2- Clinical sessions. 3- Seminars.

5: Student assessment methods:

1234Written exams Oral exams Laboratory exams Class activities & continuous quizzes.

Assessment schedule:
1234Written exams: - Final exam at the end of the course Oral exam: - at the end of the study year Laboratory exam: - at the end of the study year Class activities & continuous quizzes: throughout the study year.

Weighing of Assessment components:

Final exam: 40 % Oral exam: 20 % Practical exam: 30 % Class activities & continuous quizzes: 10 % Total: 100 %

6: List of references :
1- Course notes (Applicable/ Not applicable) Not applicable 2- Text books : Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics
S Rosenstiel, J L Fijimoto and F Martin, Martin Dunitz, 2010 Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics H Shillingburg et al, Quintessence, 1997 Planning and Making Crowns & Bridges B Smith, Dunitz, 2007

3- Periodicals

7: Facilities required for teaching and learning :

1- Data show & Computer. 2- Crown and bridge dental labs with related equipments, instruments & materials.

8- We certify that all of the information required to deliver this course is contained in the above specification and will be implemented. Course coordinator: Name: Signature: Date:

Head of Crown and Bridge department: Name: Signature: Date: