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Definition of maxillo-facial prosthetics. Introductory treatment of fractures related to the maxillo- facial region, the importance of maxillo-facial prosthetics in contemporary dental practice, history of maxillofacial prosthetics. Description of the outlay of a typical maxillo-facial laboratory and its essential requirements in terms of tools and equipment. Design of maxillo-facial laboratory taking safety precautions into account. Identification of common fracture sites in the maxillo-facial region and common maxillo-facial appliance such as acrylic splints, eyelet wiring, and many others.

History and development of Orthodontics – define Orthodontics, orthodontic treatment in contemporary dental practice, goals of orthodontic treatment, terminology in orthodontics, classification of orthodontic cases viz class I, class II and class III. orthodontic model making and trimming. Muscles of mastication and expression (facial). Review of the safety and the science of dental procedures, while introducing the skills required for manipulating wires and acrylic to fabricate orthodontic appliances. The anatomical study tooth repositioning and the appliances associated with orthodontics.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Skull and larynx bones identification using cadaver. Flip charts, slides. identification and construction of maxillo-facial appliances for management of fractures such as Barrel Bandage skull plates, obturators, jaw exercisers, chin support, Acrylic splints and many others, list and identification of materials used in maxillo-facial technology such as Silicones, adhesives, ferrous oxides, dyes and many others. Definition and explanation of the different types of obturators such as Surgical obturators, intermediate obturators, and definitive obturators. Classification of defects and their complexities. Various methods of achieving retention in a maxillofacial prosthesis. Introduction to other types of prostheses such as eye, ear, nasal, and lip prostheses. Description of the anatomy of the head, noting the influence of surrounding muscles bones, and many others on the construction of facial prostheses and construct some commonly used facial prostheses.

Fabrication of all types of maxillofacial prosthetic devices such as eye, nasal, ear, and facial prostheses. Choice of materials and the process of the fabrication of all types of maxillofacial prostheses.

Historical development of metallic materials in dentistry, the metallurgy of dental metallic materials, production of dental metallic materials. Classification of metallic dental materials. Properties of metallic dental materials, – corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, tarnishing, dimensional changes, malleability, ductility, impact strength, fatigue strength, work hardening, stress anneal, heat treatment, hardening heat treatment Materials for construction of metallic prosthodontic appliances - gold alloys, chromium cobalt, swaged stainless steel, and many others and suitability of each material for the prosthodontic appliance. and many others. Types of casting machines, Principles of fabrication, introductory foundry technology, casting, moulding and extrusion techniques, Densification and properties of compacts – bulk density, porosity and shrinkage, Thermal treatments, solidification, powder processing, hot isostatic precisions. Duplication of a model using refractory model materials, Casting failures, and how to avoid them.

Nigerian history. culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba. Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade. skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual. norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values. patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages. usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism. kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation. moral and national values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction. Rehabilitation and Re- orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN). Green Revolution. Austerity Measures. War Against Indiscipline (WAI). War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC). Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance. Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER). National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria.

Fundamentals of oral embryology and histology. The skull and associated bones including mandible, maxilla, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ), The movement of the TMJ, The muscles of facial expression and mastication including their origins and insertions, functions as well as their nerve and blood supplies. Anatomy of the open mouth including the palate the tongue, the vestibules, and denture bearing areas, The teeth, different types, their special features including deciduous and permanent dentitions, their nerve and blood supplies, the distributions of the facial and trigeminal nerves as well as the maxillary and mandibular branches of the external carotid artery. The structure of the periodontium including its function, the principal fibres, the papilla, and gingival sulcus. the salivary glands, their locations, ducts, and nerve supply. The tongue, intrinsic and extrinsic muscles movements, innervations, and functions.

The organic and inorganic composition of enamel, dentine, cementum, bone and their comparison. factors which affect calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Tooth formation amelogenesis and odontogenesis, including the enamel organ and tooth germ, eruption and shedding of teeth. Age changes in the tooth including the pulp. Saliva composition. characteristics and functions. Tooth deposits including material alba. Dental plaque and dental calculus. The formation. classification and comparison of plaque and calculus. Dental stains – intrinsic and extrinsic exogenous and endogenous stains. The tongue and taste sensation including distribution of the four basic taste. Mastication and deglutition and the roles played by the teeth, lips, cheeks and the palate in chewing and swallowing. Voluntary and involuntary phases. Halitosis (oral malodour) causes and prevention.

Different types of wires and the dimensions of the wires. Introduction to all the orthodontic work instruments. Practical sessions on wire bending, fabrication of different anchorage devices. Demonstration of different types of screws. Manipulation of acrylic resins for different orthodontic devices. Demonstration and construction of appliances with such anchorages.