As part of the course, students will be introduced to the topic of fixed dental prostheses, including their classification, indications, treatment procedures, and fabrication methods.
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Aim of the course
After finishing of this subjects, students are able to:
Examinate the patient and suggest optimal material for the fixed reconstruction.
Do the preparation and to take impression of the fixed reconstruction, choose the colour.
To prepare temporary fixed dentures.
Choose optimal material for cementing of the fixed reconstruction.
Last update: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (04.07.2025)
Literature
Compulsory literature
Kantorowitz G. C. Inlays, Crowns and Bridges. 5th ed., Wright, Butterworth-Heinemann, London, 1993. ISBN 0-7236-2351-1
Shillingburg H. T. , Jr. DDS. Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics. 3rd ed., Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc 1997. ISBN 0-86715-201-X
Recommend literature
Fradeani M. Esthetic Analysis in Fixed Prosthodontics. Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc 2004. ISBN 1850971080
Gürel G. The Science and Art of Porcelain Laminate Veneers. Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc 2003. ISBN 1850970602
Last update: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (04.07.2025)
Requirements to the exam
Credit
Credit test has to be done at least with 80 % (max. 2 re-take attemps - oral or written examination).
Homeworks at least 80 % from each (35-onlay, 46-PFM, 11-esthetical veneer, 44-all-ceramic crown, 23-all-ceramic crown).
Student must be present at all practical classes.
In the case of repeating a study obligation, the student is required to complete the study obligation in its entirety.
Last update: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (04.07.2025)
Syllabus
Lectures
Examination of the patient focused on planning the fixed reconstruction. Materials used in fixed prosthetics, overview of working procedures. (Vavrickova 3)
Basic rules for fixed crowns´preparations, choosing the colour, retraction of gingiva. (Vavrickova 3)
Fixed bridges - classification and indications. (Vavrickova 3)
Temporary fixed dentures. Materials for cementing in prosthetic dentistry. (Vavrickova 3)
Practical courses & seminars
Lecturers
Ondrej Heneberk, MDDr.
Dita Dufkova, M.D.
Dafni Katopodi, MDDr.
Pavel Krupka, MDDr.
Lenka Vavrickova, M.D, Ph.D.
Practical courses
Preparation, conventional and digital taking impression - making for all types of fixed prostheses.
Occlusal adjustment of fixed prostheses and their delivery to the patient.
Treatment planning in fixed prosthodontics, patient examination.
Fabrication of the temporary crowns and bridges.
Last update: Bažantová Lenka, Ing. (04.07.2025)
Entry requirements
Prerequisities for the subject Prosthodontics I are all mandatory subjects of the second year of studies and subjects Clinical Dentistry I and Clinical Dentistry II.
