| Unit name | Biomaterials, Biomedical Science and Biomechanics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | DENTM9007 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Mr. Jonathon Schofield |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
Patient Assessment and treatment planning 1 - DENTM9008 Implant surgery 1 - DENTM9009 Bone augmentation and grafting 1 - DENTM9010 Prosthodontics 1 - DENTM9011 Clinical practice attachment 1 - DENTM9012 Treatment Planning 2 - DENTM9013 Implant Surgery 2 - DENTM9014 Prosthodontics 2 - DENTM9015 Teams and marketing - DENTM9016 Advanced techniques - DENTM9017 Clinical practice attachment 2 - DENTM9018 Dissertation - DENTM9019 |
| School/department | Bristol Dental School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This module will provide an overview of the history and current research in the fields of biomaterials and biomechanics in relation to dental implantology. An overview of relevant anatomy and physiology will also be provided including bone physiology and the mechanisms of wound healing. Aspects of implant design and surface finish will also be covered as well as an outline of the mechanisms thought to be involved in implant failure. Implant stability and its relationship with implant success will be introduced.
Lectures and small group teaching on study days 1 and 2.
Distance learning package delivered via Blackboard including additional ‘podcast’ lectures and directed reading.
Methods of assessment - Summative and formative Formative assessment
During the study days via direct verbal feedback.
Summative Assessments
Written assignments:
1. Critical appraisal of research literature. Written assignment to assess library and information skills database searching and reference retrieval. Critical review of two journal articles and an exercise on the construction of a summary of a scientific paper. 34% of unit marks
2. Biomedical Science relevant to Implantology. Structured written assignment. 33% of unit marks
3. Biomaterials and tissue compatibility. Reading assignment.
4. Biomechanics and implant design. Reading assignment.
5. Implant failure Structured written assignment. 33% of unit marks
Total 100% of unit marks.
Submission date will be given to students verbally and on Blackboard.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. DENTM9007).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
