Metal partial dentures –I | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

DLT 2111

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

College of Health Sciences

School:

School of Health Sciences

Department:

Dentistry

Course Discipline:

science

Course Description & Objectives:

To impart knowledge of the reasons for the provision of metal partial dentures and competence to construct basic designs to a clinically acceptable level. Aspects of the design and construction principles developed in the level 1 module on partial dentures will be applied to metal frameworks.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module the student will be able:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of metal partial dentures and reasons for their provision.recognise
Describe the function of components of metal partial dentures.analyse the indications and contra-indications when prescribing metal partial dentures.
Ability to evaluate the problems associated with tooth-borne partial dentures.
Demonstrate and apply surveying techniques for the design and construction of metal partial dentures.

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