Course unit details:
Basic Implant Surgical & Restorative Techniques 2
Unit code | DENT61132 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The unit aims to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to place and restore dental implants in selected appropriate patients requiring a removable implant borne prostheses. This programme unit provides the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to enable dentists to practice basic dental implantology. The unit will cover: surgical techniques of dental implant placement and exposure; techniques for the construction of a removable denture retained prosthesis and its maintenance. This unit includes basic planning, periodontology and prosthodontics.
Aims
On completion of the programme of study, students will have acquired:
- knowledge of contemporary aspects of periodontology and implantology, including an appreciation of an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care.
- appropriate practical and clinical skills relevant to periodontology and implantology. Competence and confidence in a variety of transferable skills relevant to periodontology and implantology.
Assessment methods
Structured Clinical Objective Test (SCOT) = 35%
Mini-CEX = 30%
Case Report / Case-based discussion = 35%
Feedback methods
Feedback forms will be completed by examiners for all elements of accredited assessment and students are encouraged to make an appointment with the Director via the Programme Administrator to discuss such feedback.
Study hours
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Hugo Pinto | Unit coordinator |