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Introduction to demographic and the emphasis is on the use of demographic materials and methods for planning, policy analysis, and evaluative research in public health. Emphasis should be placed on the demographic features of the Nigerian population, its size, composition and distribution should be highlighted. Response of demography to mortality, fertility and migration. Health need of each population group and health planning in relation to demography. The course gives an overview of the Nigerian population policies. Trends in general population growth are featured prominently in the course. Topics to cover include: sources and quality of data from census, special surveys, and other vital registration systems. Students are to present the descriptive statistics and graphics with report writing and submit assigned projects.

Introduction to dental anatomy. Basic nomenclature and introduction to the 3D tooth atlas. Morphology of the permanent maxillary incisors. Morphology of the permanent mandibular incisors. Morphology of the permanent canines. Morphology of the permanent mandibular premolars. Morphology of the permanent maxillary premolars. Biologic considerations of tooth structures. Occlusion. Morphology of the permanent mandibular molars. Morphology of the permanent maxillary molars. Periodontal correlations and root anatomy. Morphology of the deciduous teeth. 207

Develop the knowledge about using waxing instruments in the correct manner. Create different structures with dental wax to develop psychomotor skills. Create the ideal dental anatomy of a permanent anterior tooth by subtractive manner using soap carving technique. Develop the skills to critically self-evaluate waxed teeth by using the self-assessment rubric and compare software.

A continuation of DTH 312. Classify dental equipment and instruments into calibrated and non – calibrated one. Identify the units of calibration of dental surgery equipment and instruments. Adjust the calibration of dental surgery equipment and instrument where necessary. Maintenance of Hand Instrument - Identify the hand instruments used in the dental surgery such as scalars periodontal measures purses, Porte polisher and many others. Carry out simple maintenance of the hand tools identified above such as sharpening lubrication. Identify various items required for sharpening of hand instruments such as Arkansans stones, lubricating oil. Explain the various principles of sharpening hand instruments such as lubrication of the Arkansans stones, the firm grip of the Arkansans stones and many others. Sharpen various dental instruments. Clean and sterilize hand instruments; Preserve and store hand instruments: Identify the equipment needed in the dental surgery such as dental chair, dental unit, compressor, steriliser and many others. Carry out simple maintenance of the equipment above such as lubricating cleaning and many others.

Identification of the appropriate instruments for examination of the oral cavity such as dental (mouth) mirror, periodontal probe, other probes, tweezers. Set the instruments identified. Reflect, retract and protect parts of the mouth using dental mirror. Determine the depth of gum loss using the periodontal probe. Determine presence of tooth decay using other probes. Transfer materials to and from the oral cavity using tweezers. Identify the appropriate instruments for gross scaling such as jacquets 1,2 and 3, hoes, chisel, gross excavators and many others. Set the instruments identified ready for use. Apply the jacquets 1, 2, and 3 appropriately. Apply the hoes appropriately. Apply the chisels appropriately. Apply the gross excavators appropriately. Apply other instruments for gross scaling. Identify appropriate instruments for fine scaling such as drury scalars, fine excavators, chisel (fine), curettes, sickles and many others. Set the instruments identified ready for use. Apply the drury scalars appropriately. Apply the fine excavators appropriately. Apply the line chisels appropriately. Apply the curettes appropriately. Apply the sickles appropriately. Apply other instruments for fine scaling. Identify the appropriate equipment for tooth polishing such as dental units, dental chair, spot light. Identify the appropriate instruments for tooth polishing such as contra-angled arm piece, bristle brushes – wheel and cup types, rubber cups-small and large polisher, attach the instruments to the appropriate instrument. Polish tooth using the appropriate instrument.

Skill development in provision of resin-based removable dentures to patients who have lost all or some natural teeth. starting with special trays fabrication, bite blocks, setting up of teeth, and finishing. Use of different types of articulators and how to mount casts on the articulators. Fundamental knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to apply the relevant design principles and appropriate manufacturing techniques from the receipt of a prescription and impressions to the production of removable dentures. Component designs that incorporate features to enhance strength and modify the loading to the denture bearing area, including supporting structures. Conformity of removable prostheses to strict biological, physical. DNT 304:Dental Laboratory Techniques for Removable Prosthodontics &Techniques (2 Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. fabricate all metal-based removable appliances; 2. demonstrate the safe use of rotary tools and dental lathes; 3. demonstrate the safe use of sharp tools, such as scalpels and carving instruments; 4. demonstrate and use infection-control techniques and apply universal safety precautions to prevent cross-contamination; 5. describe and evaluate the work process and the finished appliance; 6. analyse whether an appliance has been satisfactorily designed and constructed; 7. apply basic principles of denture design in the fabrication of all metal-based removable dentures; and 8. interpret the proscription by a dentist for the design of a prosthetic appliance. Course Contents Provision of metal-based removable dentures to patients who have lost all or some natural teeth. Surveying, denture designs and construction of different classes of partial dentures, and incorporation of different parts and fitting of such appliances. Relevant design principles and appropriate manufacturing techniques from the receipt of a prescription and impressions to the production of removable dentures. Component designs that incorporate features to enhance strength and modify the loading to the denture bearing area, including supporting structures. Conformity of removable prostheses to strict biological, physical.

Identification of equipment and basic tools and their uses in Dental Laboratory. Handling of impression. Principles and techniques of poring of impression. Model separation and trimming. Making of dies. Materials used in the fabrication of special trays. Practical experience in the fabrication of special trays. the carving of various teeth in the mouth. Materials and methods of duplication of models. 300 Level

General principles of care in the medically compromised patient. Dental management considerations in patients with systemic disorders. Dental management considerations in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Endocrine disorders. Neuromuscular disorders. Gastrointestinal disorders. Renal disorders. Respiratory disorders. Bleeding disorders and immunodiagnostic. Treatment planning and management of patients with various oral 243 medicine disorders clinic including those with systemic co-morbidities or reactions to pharmaco-therapeutic treatment. Management of patients with systemic conditions. Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic.

The Science of Gypsum and Gypsum Products. Production. Chemistry of Setting: Properties of Die and Cast Materials. Manipulation. Technical consideration: - Porosity. Warpage. Shrinkage. Hygroscopic Expansion and many others. Synthetic Resins: Classification of Dental Resins: Polymerization. Types Copolymerisation. Cross Linkages. Uses in density. Other applications: soft liners. tissue conditioners. and denture cleaners. Technical Consideration: - Shrinkages. porosity crazing. and processing stresses. Impression materials: Classification of impressions. requirements of impressions materials. Impression trays: Types and uses. Classification of impression materials: elastic and non-elastic impression materials. Compositions. Properties. Requirements. and Technical considerations. Waxes: Classification. Compositions. Abrasive and Polishing materials.

Principles of ‘lost wax’ process in metal casting, preparation for partial dentures – spring, investment, burn-out, casting, sandblasting, timing polishing and finishing concerning metal works. Principles of metal melting in Dental Technology practice. Welding and soldering techniques. Description of spot welding and soldering equipment and hand tools. Casting technology – direct and indirect methods of investment, preparation of master model, sprueing principles, investing, methods of melting metal, casting force, pickling, polishing and finishing. Defects in casting – oxidation, back pressure, sprue falling, incomplete casting, Porosity, surface pitting, cooling shrinkage, occluded gases and many others.