Technological Competence on Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics 5 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The course is scheduled for the end of the autumn semester.

Course content
1) Theory lectures and literature, along with teacher-assigned practical exercises
2) Possible expert lectures and/or demonstrations
3) Practical projects: implant-supported crowns (2) and one bridge (1) — subject to change

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- indications and manufacturing processes for implant-bearing crowns and bridge structures
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

- theory and
- manufacturing processes for implant-bearing crowns and bridges

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku

Materials

Itslearning platform

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and instructor guidance
Simulation-based work and independent study

Exam schedules

The timing of the exam will be agreed upon at the start of the course.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

The pedagogical methods are founded on the core principles of innovation pedagogy.

The practical course is carried out in simulation environments that mirror real working life, where the teacher coaches students during contact sessions to help them attain the competences required in professional practice. Throughout the course, students also search for information and complete exercises and practical assignments independently.

Students receive ongoing feedback from the teacher during contact sessions, while peer feedback from fellow students further supports their learning. This approach highlights the student’s own active interaction with both the teacher and other students.

Student workload

The course is worth 5 ECTS credits, corresponding to 135 hours of student work, of which roughly 70 hours are contact teaching and an equal amount is independent work in the simulation laboratory. Independent study also includes self-directed information retrieval from professional literature and from equipment and material manufacturers’ resources.

1) Contact teaching requires active attendance, as it comprises theory lectures, demonstrations, and instructor guidance.

2) In the practical course component, the student fabricates the most common implant-supported devices produced in a dental laboratory and learns the related manufacturing stages under the teacher’s supervision.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is graded on a scale from 1 to 5. The criteria for the exams, learning assignments, and practical projects are set at the beginning of the course. The final grade is determined by the partial grades awarded for the submitted projects, each contributing its own weight to the overall assessment. The course is passed once all projects have been successfully completed.

To earn a passing grade, the student must complete every project within the teacher’s schedule and in accordance with sustainable-development principles. Attendance is compulsory in contact sessions and expert lectures; any absences must be arranged in advance with the teacher responsible for the course.

Failed (0)

0 (Fail) – The student does not complete the course assignments and does not demonstrate competence through practical tasks, written assignments, or attendance. The practical work or the exam receives a failing grade.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 (Passable) – The student has difficulty completing the course assignments and does not adequately demonstrate competence through practical tasks, written assignments, or attendance.

2 (Satisfactory) – The student completes and submits the course practical assignments during the semester, but still needs further practice to develop digital and/or manual skills. The student shows understanding and effort, yet feels uncertain when performing the work and in the use of facilities, materials, and equipment.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) – The student completes both the practical and written assignments for the course, works proactively and diligently, and submits the work within the semester. The assignment quality ranges from good to fair. The student shows clear understanding and genuine effort, and works carefully with the facilities, materials, and equipment.

4 (Very good) – The student demonstrates interest, initiative, and diligence, completes all tasks on time, and produces work of good to excellent quality. They work conscientiously with the facilities, materials, and equipment, and also show consideration for their fellow students.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) – The student is enthusiastic and genuinely interested in the subject, shows enterprise and initiative, and completes all tasks on time. The quality of the work is outstanding. The student works carefully with the facilities, materials, and equipment, and is considerate of fellow students.

Qualifications

Basics of dental technology 1
Morphology and aesthetics
Oral anatomy and physiology
Technological Competence on Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics 1-4

Further information

Itslearning platform and e-mail.