Course Syllabus
Introduction and classification of Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
1. What is an RPD?
2. Functions of RPDs
3. Types of RPDs
4. Indications
Treatment planning in RPDs
1. Goals of an RPD treatment
2. Ideal abutment teeth
3. First diagnostic appointment
4. Second diagnostic appointment
5. Development of treatment plan
Surveyors and denture surveying
1. Components of a surveyor and their functions
2. The purposes of surveying
3. Sequence of surveying
4. The dos and don’ts in surveying
Denture components
1. Rests
2. Retainers
3. Bracing/ reciprocating
4. Connectors
Denture designing and the biomechanics
1. Type of leverage in RPD
2. Movement in RPD
3. Force in RPD
4. Factors Influence the magnitude of stress in RPD
5. Design consideration in controlling stress
6. Principles of RPD designing
Impression materials and techniques
1. Factors related to impression in RPD: Objective, function, anatomic and clinical factor
2. Armamentarium and materials
3. The procedure for making impression in RPD
4. Comparison of impression technique for different clinical situations
Occlusion and maxillo-mandibular relationship
1. Types of occlusal schemes
2. Treatment approach
3. Maxillo-mandibular relationship recording technique
4. Bite registration materials
5. Facebow transfer
Teeth set-up and trial insertion
1. Principles of teeth set-up
2. Steps for denture trial insertion
Denture delivery and review
1. Armamentarium and steps for denture delivery
2. Post-delivery finishing and polishing
3. Post-delivery instructions
4. Denture review
5. Management for errors (extension, occlusion, retention)
1. What is an RPD?
2. Functions of RPDs
3. Types of RPDs
4. Indications
Treatment planning in RPDs
1. Goals of an RPD treatment
2. Ideal abutment teeth
3. First diagnostic appointment
4. Second diagnostic appointment
5. Development of treatment plan
Surveyors and denture surveying
1. Components of a surveyor and their functions
2. The purposes of surveying
3. Sequence of surveying
4. The dos and don’ts in surveying
Denture components
1. Rests
2. Retainers
3. Bracing/ reciprocating
4. Connectors
Denture designing and the biomechanics
1. Type of leverage in RPD
2. Movement in RPD
3. Force in RPD
4. Factors Influence the magnitude of stress in RPD
5. Design consideration in controlling stress
6. Principles of RPD designing
Impression materials and techniques
1. Factors related to impression in RPD: Objective, function, anatomic and clinical factor
2. Armamentarium and materials
3. The procedure for making impression in RPD
4. Comparison of impression technique for different clinical situations
Occlusion and maxillo-mandibular relationship
1. Types of occlusal schemes
2. Treatment approach
3. Maxillo-mandibular relationship recording technique
4. Bite registration materials
5. Facebow transfer
Teeth set-up and trial insertion
1. Principles of teeth set-up
2. Steps for denture trial insertion
Denture delivery and review
1. Armamentarium and steps for denture delivery
2. Post-delivery finishing and polishing
3. Post-delivery instructions
4. Denture review
5. Management for errors (extension, occlusion, retention)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : Will I get CPD points from joining this course.
A1 : No. This MOOC is strictly for you to learn for free. CPD points are not provided.
A1 : No. This MOOC is strictly for you to learn for free. CPD points are not provided.