Online in Prosthodontics: Removable Prostheses

Overview

This continuing education program is designed for dentists aiming to update and perfect their expertise in the diagnosis, planning and prosthetic rehabilitation of partially and totally edentulous patients. Participants receive theoretical and practical training in removable prosthodontics, covering the entire workflow from initial clinical evaluation to the fabrication and adjustment of final prostheses. A mixed methodology combines synchronous online sessions with autonomous activities and in-depth case studies so learning is directly applicable to real clinical practice.

Who’s this course for?

• Practicing dentists seeking to specialize their knowledge in rehabilitating edentulous patients.
• Dental professionals looking to master clinical protocols for both partial and total removable prostheses.
• Clinicians interested in perfecting diagnostic and planning skills for complex prosthetic cases.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing dentist seeking professional development.
• Commitment to completing 54 instructor-led hours and 108 independent work hours.
• Successful completion of a final theoretical examination.
• Submission and presentation of an integrated clinical case based on scientific evidence.

What you’ll get

• CE credits: earn a total of 162 CE credits upon successful completion.
• Clinical competence: mastery of structural design and biomechanics to ensure masticatory function and stability.
• Advanced diagnostic skills: understanding of medical history and diagnostic records specifically for prosthetic planning.
• Technological and material expertise: selecting materials and making adjustments for optimal retention.
• Scientific proficiency: critical analysis of scientific literature in prosthodontics.

Course Curriculum

• Bioethics and edentulous patient evaluation: ethical principles in prosthetic rehabilitation and clinical criteria for evaluating partially and totally edentulous patients.
• Clinical history and diagnosis: the role of anamnesis, physical examination and diagnostic records in prosthetic treatment planning.
• Design principles and biomechanics in RPDs: structural elements in removable partial dentures and their impact on stability and function.
• Conventional complete denture protocol: step-by-step clinical procedures for full dentures, from preliminary impressions to final installation.
• Removable partial denture protocol: planning, design and material selection for RPDs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Occlusal considerations and adjustments: managing occlusion for successful rehabilitation and correcting occlusal contacts.
• Maintenance and care of removable prostheses: follow-up protocols and care recommendations for prosthetic longevity.
• Clinical case discussion and final evaluation: integration of knowledge through real-world case presentations and critical literature review.