Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics

Objectives:
1. Establish an in-depth understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics.
2. Develop advanced clinical capability in treatment planning, preparation, and placement of a wide variety of removable partial dentures.
3. Develop an understanding and capability to analyze and design partial denture frameworks based on accepted rationales. Instruct in the transference of design criteria to the dental laboratory technician for fabrication of the prosthesis.
4. Develop a thorough working knowledge of all laboratory procedures related to removable partial denture prosthodontics.
5. Develop a working knowledge of the relationship between other clinical specialties and removable partial denture prosthodontics.
Guidelines:
1. In-depth knowledge of removable partial denture prosthodontics will be accomplished with lecture presentations (staff, resident, visiting consultants) and through practical exercises/demonstrations, national meetings, and literature reviews.
2. Staff and laboratory personnel will coordinate practical exercises and demonstrations to develop Competency in laboratory technique. The residents will accomplish all related laboratory procedures in conjunction with patient care until satisfactory Competency is demonstrated.
3. The accomplishment of advanced levels of clinical practice in a range of clinical situations will be emphasized, with didactic knowledge providing a foundation for rational treatment.
4. Joint treatment planning sessions will be structured to provide interaction between clinical specialties.