Removable Prosthodontics (RP)

Prerequisites: None. RP 7125 is a preclinical introduction to complete denture prosthodontics. The students learn to diagnose and treatment plan uncomplicated edentulous patients. Students simulate the process of fabricating a complete denture in the laboratory. Lecture: 18.5 hours Laboratory: 44.5 hours Total: 63 hours

Prerequisites: DSII Standing RP 7392 is a lecture and laboratory introduction to removable partial denture prosthodontics. The students learn to diagnose, treatment plan, survey, and design removable partial dentures. Lecture: 19 hours Laboratory: 34 hours Total 53 hours

Prerequisites: RP 7125 and RP 7392 May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. Teach students diagnosis and treatment planning for surgical procedures and immediate denture fabrication for patients losing their natural teeth; clinical procedures and lab techniques necessary to fabricate immediate dentures over dentures; clinical procedures for removal of teeth and placement of immediate dentures; and post placement care for immediate dentures.

Prerequisites: DSIII Standing May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. Yearlong Course Students treat patients that require replacement of some or all teeth with a removable prosthesis. This includes a removable partial denture or a complete denture.

Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual. May be repeated with change of subject matter.