Conventional Dental Technology

11B2115

Bachelor

German

5.0

only summer term

1 semester

Base of conventional work in dental labratories are plaster models, which are mounted in an articulator, often with the aid of a facebow. The occlusal and functional conditions in the patient's mouth are simulated in the best possible way so that fixed and removable prosthetics can be produced with optimum esthetics, phonetics and function.

This course focuses on conventional dental manufacturing processes and material selection, starting with model fabrication through to manufacturing technologies for orthodontic appliances or comprehensive prosthetic reconstructions of the masticatory organ in function (combination work).

1. model fabrication for various prosthetic restorations
2. articulators, transfer aids and their handling
3. fixed restorations: 
3.1 Inlays, onlays, partial crowns, veneers
3.2 Crown and bridge prosthetics
4. removable partial dentures
4.1 Interim work
4.2 Model casting prosthetics
4.3 Combination work & precision mechanical support and retaining elements
5. implant-supported prosthetics
5.1 Fixed implant-supported prosthetics
5.2. removable implant-supported prosthetics
5.3. conventional fabrication of surgical guides for implantology
6. master molding, cutting & joining 
7. complete denture prosthetics 
7.1 Set-up methods & finishing
8. Orthodontics
8.1 Splints and occlusal aids
8.2 Active and passive removable appliances
8.3 Fixed therapeutic appliances

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination or
• oral exam

• Regular participation

The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.

Regular attendance (80%) refers to the practical course. In the written or oral examination, the content of the internship can be tested alongside the lecture content.

Written examination: see the applicable study regulations.
Oral examination: see the applicable General Part of the Examination Regulations (ATPO).

Regular attendance: attendance of at least 80% of the course (practical training).

In this course, general basics of dental technology and materials engineering are recommended.

Students who would like to refresh their knowledge and skills before starting the course are recommended to read the following basic literature: 

Hohmann, A., & Hielscher, W. (2019). Lehrbuch der Zahntechnik: Prothetik (Vol. 2). Quintessenz Verlag.

Students at University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück who have successfully completed this course are able to describe the processes and areas of application of the various conventional dental manufacturing technologies and differentiate between the indications of them.

Students take a critical look at the different procedures and materials for the conventional fabrication of dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances.

After completing the course, students will be able to select the different types of dental prosthesis according to indication, narrow down the production processes and describe special features of the workflow.

• Strickstrock, Monika

• Strickstrock, Monika
• Schmid, Christian