Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Direct Operative Dentistry
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
If the student is enrolled for the English track then classes for that subject will be taught in the same language.
Teaching staff
Introduction
The review of the current literature from a critical and constructive view is an essential prerequisite for the development of the necessary skills in aesthetic restorative dentistry and for dental methodology training in dentistry research as well as knowledge of new materials and technologies.
The subject will consist of:
Seminars, which will be held on Fridays from 8am to 10pm. Attendance and class participation is mandatory.
Pre-clinical practices : attendance is mandatory.
Pre-course requirements
Knowledge of the principles of dental anatomy
Objectives
- To gain knowledge of adhesive dentistry techniques
- To encourage class discussion on each subject studied in the course
- To acquire the skills to make group presentations
- To develop the skills to carry out restorative dentistry techniques
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB6 - Students should have and understand knowledge that provides the basis for or opportunity to be original in terms of the development and application of ideas, often within a research context.
- CB7 - Students should know how to apply the knowledge they have acquired and be able to resolve problems in new or little known environments within a broader (or multidiciplinary) context, related to their area of study.
- CB8 - Students should be able to incorporate knowledge and tackle the complexity of making judgements based on information which, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibility linked to the application of their knowledge and judgement
- CB9 - Students should know how to express their conclusions, and the knowledge and reasoning these are based on, to specialised and non-specialised audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
- CE1 - Students should be able to undertake a proper analysis and an extraoral diagnosis, and underline the aesthetic and functional aspects of the teeth and the soft areas of the lower part of the face as well as a analysis and clinical and lab-based diagnosis, using diagnostic and therapeutic wax models, in order to rehabilitate dental occlusion with good functional and aesthetic balance, while taking into account multidisciplinary factors related to the masticating apparatus.
- CE10 - Students should acquire the ability to apply scientific methods, and apply the knowledge acquired to resolving problems in a scientific field. They should learn how to develop research projects both in vitro and in vivo, within the fields of mechanics, biology and microbiology applied to prosthetic and restorative dentistry and dental implants.
- CE11 - Students should be autonomous in terms of developing and applying new technologies to aesthetic restorative dentistry and searching for new scientific information, as well as acquiring the ability to evaluate and undertake the research and development projects the industry offers in an ethical way, and manage the financial and human resources, as well as be aware of the strategic basis for the transfer of new knowledge to the industry.
- CE2 - Students should be able to work as a clinical professional and/or researcher in the field of aesthetic restorative dentistry, and act as a real specialist or expert in the material; as well as know how to diagnose, treat, prevent and research oral disorders and have updated knowledge of the diagnostic and treatment-related advances which continue to arise throughout their professional life.
- CE4 - To acquire the ability to make oral preparations on mucosa, teeth, and dental implants, to build dental prostheses in patients with advanced oral and multidisciplinary disorders; as well as identify and undertake the procedures and various checks for the prosthetic components during construction.
- CE5 - To be able to give public presentations on your own clinical cases based on the scientific literature, and correctly use the scientific terminology related to temporomandibular dysfunction and aesthetic restorative dentistry.
- CE6 - To acquire the ability to make scientific informed opinions so as to choose the type of material a dental prosthesis is built of in order to fit the patient with it, as well as know how to continuously update your knowledge of the dental biomaterial used in the field of aesthetic restorative dentistry, know how to manipulate it, and about its properties, indications, biocompatibilities, toxicity and environmental impact.
- CE7 - To be able to search for, organise and analyse, from a critical point of view, and using biomedical sources of information, scientific literature on issues related to temporomandibular dysfunction and aesthetic restorative dentistry, in order to pursue continuing education in a self-directed and autonomous way.
- CE8 - To know how to apply epistemological, ethical, legislational and humanitarian factors to research and the disclosure of scientific data in the field of aesthetic restorative dentistry.
- CE9 - To recognise and interpret images and specialised diagnostic techniques that are significant in research, as well as know how to apply bioinformatic tools and new technologies to the fields of prosthetic and restorative dentistry and dental implants.
- CG2 - To be autonomous in terms of obtaining a patient's anamnesis and oral explorations in patients with pathologies that might be either advanced or multidisciplinary in nature; and fill in their medical record and other clinical paperwork using scientific language and terminology that is suited to an aesthetic restorative dentistry professional.
- CG4 - To know how to apply protocols for the use of the equipment in the dental laboratory-workshop to the point of undertaking the necessary procedures that help in oral rehabilitation or the treatments common to a restorative dentist.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Students will acquire knowledge of advanced techniques in Advanced Direct Operative Dentistry. At the same time, they will acquire the skills to perform these techniques in the dental clinic.
Syllabus
Theoretical contents first trimester
- Dental Histology
- Dental destructive processes
- Tooth decay
- Reconstruction of an endodontic tooth
- Composite fillings class I
. Composite fillings class II
- Composite fillings class III
- Composite fillings class IV
- Composite fillings class V
Practical contents first trimester:
- Composite fillings class I
. Composite fillings class II
- Composite fillings class III
- Composite fillings class IV
- Composite fillings class V
Theoretical contents second term:
- Closing of diastema
- Creating guides with composite
- Reconstruction of peg-shaped teeth
- Splinting with glass fibre
- Removal techniques of hypo plastic stains
- Teeth whitening
Practical contents second term:
- Closing of diastema
- Creating guides with composite
- Reconstruction of peg-shaped teeth
- Splinting with glass fibre
Theoretical and practical contents third term:
- Diagnosis of porcelain veneers.
- Wax up in cases of porcelain veneers
- Pre-provisionalisation
- Preparation of silicone keys to cut veneer
- Protocol of carved porcelain veneers
- Protocol of cementation of porcelain veneers
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Training activities consists of seminars on topics based on the literature recommended by the teacher.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
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Evaluation Systems |
Evaluation Criteria |
Qualification criteria |
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Attendance |
Punctuality Participation Initiative |
50%
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Article analysis |
Critical approach Written presentation Structure of the Speech |
50%
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Bibliography and resources
- García Barbero J. Patología y terapéutica dental. Madrid: Síntesis, 2000
- Howard W, Moller RC. Atlas de operatoria dental. 3ª de. México: El manual moderno, 1986
- Ketterl W. Odontología conservadora. Barcelona: Masson, 1994
- Roberson T. Sturdevant. Arte y ciencia de la odontología conservadora. Madrid :Elservier España, 2007.
- Mangani F., Ceruti A., Putignano A. Guidelines for adhesive dentistry: The key to success. Quintessence, 2009