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DEND 3102: Dentures Over Implants
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to foundational principles and concepts of dental implant technology. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary approach to dental implant treatment for edentulous clients. Knowledge is applied through the design, fabrication, processing and repair of implant supported dentures.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all term 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 3101; DEND 3103; DEND 3105.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the history of Dental Implants.
- Explain the concepts and principles of Dental Implant technology.
- Identify Dental Implant components.
- Demonstrate the design and fabrication of implant supported dentures.
- Apply digital applications when designing an implant supported denture.
- Develop hygiene protocol for clients with Dental Implant supported dentures.
- Demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to Dental Implant treatment planning.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 90
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Clinical activities, labs, seminars, multimedia presentations, case studies, interactive discussions
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S=Successful completion of all parts of the evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Lab Work |
25 |
Practical Projects as per rubrics |
|
Other |
35 |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) as per rubrics |
|
Project |
25 |
as per rubric |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Written reflection report |
Course topics
- History of Dental Implants. Concepts and principles of Dental Implants. Dental Implant components Introduction to the design and fabrication of implant supported dentures Digital applications when designing an implant supported denture Implant related occlusal schemes Hygiene requirements for clients with Dental Implant supported dentures Interdisciplinary approach to Dental Implant treatment Appropriate client selection for Dental Implant denture restorations Trouble shooting removable implant restorations Implant model fabrication Processing implant supported overdenture
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.