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2026-2027 / PROT1009-1

Fixed prosthesis (part III)

Duration

25h Th

Number of credits

 Master in dentistry, professional focus2 crédits 

Lecturer

Alain Vanheusden

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Course Description
Application and integration of the fundamental bases of fixed prosthesis in order to establish and conduct a treatment plan on natural dental pillars.
Table of contents
- Elements of oral and facial aesthetics, including virtual smile analysis
- The analysis of color
- The use of the facial arch
- The rational use of a liaison agent
- Dental lesions of non-carious origin
- The internal clarification
- Presentation and discussion of clinical cases

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this course, the student will be able to master the management of a fixed denture treatment plan on natural teeth, by having assimilated a mode of reflection and management essential to the choice of coherent prosthetic procedures and to the smooth running of the different treatment phases.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

- Fixed Prothodontics (partim 1 & 2)

 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical lectures ex cathedra or Podcats covering the different chapters of the subject.

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

Blended learning


Further information:

In-person and/ or remote teaching if certain circumstances justify it

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The slideshows of presentations seen during the different courses or podcasts constitute the course notes. These data are available as files on the student portal my ULg.

Recommended works:
- Mimetic restorative dentistry. Magne/Belser. Quintescence Editions
- Esthetic dentistry. A clinical approach to techniques and materials. Ascheim, Dale.
- Fixed and periodontal prosthesis. Unger, Lemaitre, Hoornaert. CdP Editions.

- Tooth Wear. Dietschi. Quintescence Editions

- Fusion. Art and nature in ceramic restorations. Lasserre. Editions Quintescence

- Ceramic facets. Koubi. Quintescence Editions

- The ceramic facets. Gurel Editions Quintescence

- Interdisciplinary esthetic dentistry. Van Dooren, Cofar. Editions Quintescence

- Analytical aesthetics in odontology. Rogé; Quintescence Editions

- The art of the smile. Romano Editions Quintescence

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam


Further information:

The written and/or oral exam represents 100% of the final grade.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Teaching is given in the first quadrimester according to the schedule provided to students.

Contacts

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

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