| 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 | Dr. O'Sullivan |
| 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.
