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2026-2027 / DENT1003-2

Introduction to practical and preclinical dentistery Works

Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

Part : Removable Prosthesis

Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Cardiology and Semiology

Duration

Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics : 40h Pr, 4h AUTR
Part : Removable Prosthesis : 40h Pr
Part : Fixed Prosthesis : 40h Pr
Cardiology and Semiology : 15h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in dentistry9 crédits 

Lecturer

Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics : Sabine Geerts
Part : Removable Prosthesis : Marc Lamy
Part : Fixed Prosthesis : Alain Vanheusden
Cardiology and Semiology : Sabine Geerts

Substitute(s)

Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics : Amandine Bolette, Audrey Gueders
Cardiology and Semiology : Audrey Gueders

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

If a student fails an examination during the first term:

  • They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Course Description
Introduction to the fundamental bases of fixed prosthesis relating to certain unit peripheral preparations
Table of contents
- Realization of peripheral unit preparations of type FMC.

Cardiology and Semiology

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Learning outcomes of the learning unit

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

At the end of the course, the student will be able to master manual and technical aspects of simple unit preparations such as CCC.

Cardiology and Semiology

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Prerequisite knowledge and skills

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

- Anatomy of the masticating apparatus.
- Physiology of the masticating apparatus.
- Fixed prosthodontics theory course (intro)

Cardiology and Semiology

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Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Practical exercises in preclinical practice
In preclinical studies, on dental simulation units, the student is familiar with making the first simple single preparations on Frasaco-type models.

All these practical exercises are supervised by Nathalie DUPONT, head of the clinic in the fixed prosthesis department, assisted by the laboratory technician, Mr. Renaud Maka, and student assistants eventually.

Cardiology and Semiology

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Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Face-to-face course


Further information:

In-person practical teaching.

Cardiology and Semiology

Blended learning


Additional information:

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Recommended or required readings

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Slideshows of the presentations seen during the various courses make up the course notes. These data are available as PDF files on the eCampus portal.
In addition, some types of preparation are the subject of a video sequence broadcast before the practical work.

Recommended reference works:
- Fundamental basics in fixed prosthesis. H. Shillingburg. CdP Editions.
- Fixed prosthesis preparations. Shillingburg, Jacobi, and Brackett. CdP Editions.
- Crowns and bridges (Atlas of dental medicine); Langk, Guldener. Editions Flammarion.

Cardiology and Semiology

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Assessment methods and criteria

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Further information:

Exam(s) in session

 


Additional information:

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam

Continuous assessment


Additional information:

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Other : In-person practical work


Further information:

Practical exam:
The student must complete several unit abutment preparations. This exam accounts for 100% of the final grade.

Cardiology and Semiology

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Work placement(s)

Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Organizational remarks

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

These compulsory practical exercises are held in the pre-clinical room of the Institute of Dentistry.
Detailed schedule included in the BAC2 vade-mecum.

Contacts

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Part : Conservative dentistery and Endodontics

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Part : Removable Prosthesis

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Part : Fixed Prosthesis

Teaching:
Prof. Alain VANHEUSDEN
Institute of Dentistry
Quai G. Kurth, 45 B-4020 Liège
Tel: +32 4 3233116
Email: alain.vanheusden@chu.ulg.ac.be

Secretariat:
Ms Sylvie RENSON
Tel: +32 4 3233084
Email: secretariat.prothesefixe@chu.ulg.ac.be

Schedule:
Ms. Anne Collard
Email: acollard@uliege.be

Cardiology and Semiology

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