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Unit Overview

Description

The modules in this unit equip students with the theoretical knowledge and clinical competencies for comprehensive management of complex patients.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2025UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) formulate an initial diagnosis and initial case assessment; evaluate treatment options and discuss these clearly with the patient; formulate a definitive treatment program; implement all stages of the treatment program; evaluate the outcome of treatment on completion of the treatment program against the initial stated objective and at developing; implement a future clinical pathway for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of the case and (2) explain aesthetic principles, such as unity and variety, balance, emphasis and focal point, rhythm, scale and proportion; describe the basic colour theories; select the shade for the restorations; and explain correct extrinsic and intrinsic staining of teeth.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) complex oral restoration written test; (2) clinical complex oral restoration written examination; and (3) clinical assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the complex oral restoration written test and clinical complex oral restoration written examination components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Poh Hun Loh
Unit rules
Prerequisites
DENT4205 Conservative Dentistry and Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth
and DENT4206 Advanced Prosthodontics
and DENT4207 Child and Adolescent Oral Health 2
and DENT4208 Exodontics and General Medicine
Co-requisites
DENT5301 Microbiology, Oral Pathology and Temporomandibular Disorders.
DENT5302 Research, Dental Public Health and Oral Implantology.
DENT5304 Child and Adolescent Comprehensive Oral Care 1 and Orthodontics
Approved quota: 70—domestic (50) and international (20); for school leavers—rural (3), Metropolitan Pathway (3), Indigenous (3), high academic achievement (5), international (3); for graduates—rural (2), Metropolitan Pathway (2), Indigenous (2), international (3), graduates (30)
Contact hours
unit hours: 67 and includes lectures, practicals and clinics
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.