Prosthodontics (PR)

• SDM PR 720: Practice Management
  This course reviews fundamental principles of risk managing a dental practice with special emphasis on record keeping and risk management. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 750: Preclinical Restorative
  Laboratory instruction that will introduce new techniques and enhance technical restorative skills. Will provide exposure to procedures not exposed at the pre-doctoral level and give in-depth rationales of all potential clinical procedures that students will be expected to perform during their clinical career. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 761: Occlusion
  Principles of occlusion. The analysis and management of occlusal problems as related to periodontology, restorative dentistry, and tooth movement. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 780: Geriatrics and Gerontology Seminar
  An in-depth analysis of current issues in our aging population, including demographic profiles, long-term care, financial considerations, and case discussions. Articles from current literature will complement the information discussed in the seminar.
• SDM PR 801: Fixed Prosthodontics
  This advanced level course reviews all aspects of fixed therapy with special emphasis on contemporary materials and techniques and the principles of occlusion as they relate to fixed prosthodontics. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 803: Complete Denture Prosthodontics
  This course comprehensively reviews contemporary principles and techniques used for the restoration of totally edentulous jaws with complete dentures, including implant-supported overdentures. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 805: Esthetic Dentistry for the Prosthodontist
  This course reviews the principles of esthetics as they relate to contemporary prosthodontics. Basic materials and methods used to improve the esthetic appearance of patients are described and illustrated in detail. Topics covered include: porcelain laminate veneers, inlays and onlays; all-ceramic complete crowns; principles of color and shade selection; composite resin bonding; the interaction of esthetics and function; esthetic management of the dentogingival unit; tooth whitening; and esthetic control with implant-supported prostheses.
• SDM PR 806: Removable Partial Dentures
  Advanced-level course related to the treatment of partially edentulous patients with removable partial dentures. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis, treatment planning, and methods of stress control. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 807: Patient Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Series of seminars on diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex prosthodontic needs. Residents develop expertise in comprehensive treatment planning along with the development of presentation skills. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 808: Patient Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Series of seminars on diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex prosthodontic needs. Residents develop expertise in comprehensive treatment planning along with the development of presentation skills. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 809: Patient Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Series of seminars on diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex prosthodontic needs. Residents develop expertise in comprehensive treatment planning along with the development of presentation skills. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sem.
• SDM PR 810: Case Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar
  Comprehensive patient care conference exploring diagnosis, treatment planning and management of ongoing clinical cases.
• SDM PR 812: Prosthodontics Seminar and Literature Review
  An in-depth review of procedures and techniques in restorative dentistry, including an extensive review of a wide range of research articles discussing restorative procedures and innovations. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 813: Literature Review in General Dentistry
  A weekly seminar and review of current and classic articles of different disciplines in general dentistry. 1st and 2nd sem.
• SDM PR 814: Removable Prosthodontics--Overlay Dentures
  Special course stressing restoration of patients with minimal dental units by using a removable prosthesis. Objectives, techniques, and rationale of the overlay denture in terms of providing a functionally viable modality of therapy.
• SDM PR 815: Basic Prosthodontic Techniques
  Laboratory course in which students participate in preclinical prosthodontic techniques and concepts, as well as advanced laboratory techniques. 1st sem.
• SDM PR 816: Implantology Seminar
  Comprehensive course covering the history of implants, tissue biocompatibility, and biomechanics. Encompasses implants, tissue biology, patient selection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and literature review. Includes presentation of oral surgery and prosthodontic considerations utilizing different implant systems.
• SDM PR 818: Principles of Gnathology
  Review of the historical development of gnathologic principles and techniques, including the use of the pantograph and completely adjustable articulator.
• SDM PR 821: Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  A comprehensive didactic program focusing on all aspects of the rehabilitation of patients with congenital and acquired maxillofacial defects.
• SDM PR 825: Postdoctoral Biomaterials
  In-depth discussion of all dental materials related to the practice of restorative dentistry. Reviews the latest polymer and ceramic chemistry as well as the metallurgy of precious and nonprecious metals. 1st and 2nd sem.

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