Prosthodontics The University of Hong Kong

Overview

The Prosthodontics coursework from The University of Hong Kong enables students to acquire detailed knowledge of the principles and practice of prosthodontics, including study of the materials and technologies commonly employed.

The course includes:

Implant prosthodontics

• Diagnosis and treatment planning using a multidisciplinary approach
• Hands-on experience of management of a full range of cases, from single-tooth replacement to total rehabilitation
• Clinical exposure to a range of implant systems
• Joint surgical/prosthodontic consultation clinic plus surgical demonstrations by the Discipline of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Fixed prosthodontics

• Management of advanced restorative cases using a multidisciplinary approach
• Management of localised and generalised tooth wear cases using conventional and minimally invasive cast restorations
• Clinical exposure to crown-lengthening surgery with the Discipline of Periodontology

Removable prosthodontics

• Management of complex partially dentate and edentulous cases using various removable partial and complete denture techniques

Maxillofacial prosthodontics

• Diagnosis and treatment planning of patients with head and neck cancers using a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Management of congenital/acquired defects in the orofacial region using removable, fixed and implant-retained prostheses

Temporomandibular disorders

• Diagnosis and management of patients with temporomandibular disorders using a multidisciplinary approach
• Hands-on experience of different treatment modalities including splint therapy

Advanced prosthodontic consultation clinic

• Diagnosis and treatment planning of referred complex prosthodontic cases using a multidisciplinary approach

The programme will include lectures, tutorials, clinical and paraclinical assignments, written work, training in research methods, and a supervised research project. It also includes courses of study in related disciplines.