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2023-2026 Academic Catalog

FPI 1220 - Fixed Prosthodontics and Implants

In the Fixed Prosthodontics and Implants course, the student will be introduced to the disciplines of fixed prosthodontics, digital dentistry, and implants. The course covers terminology, materials, techniques, and basic principles involved with prosthodontic diagnostic procedures and treatment planning for tooth preparations for porcelain, full gold, and metal-ceramic for single crowns, and fixed partial dentures. Also, impression making, master cast fabrication, interim restorations, fabrication of cast restorations, try-in, and cementation. They will be introduced to ceramic materials for esthetics, the basic principles of esthetics, and indications for their use. Additionally, the student will be presented with the restorative aspects of single-unit digital dentistry, including scanning, designing, and milling. The course will introduce the student to diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthodontics techniques of single implant crowns. The course includes four clinical sessions on preliminary impressions, jaw relation records between the students, and semi-adjustable articulator mounting.