Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics

Course Title:

Basic Sciences

Course Code: MPB 112

Total Credit Hours: 2

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the basic sciences relevant to prosthodontics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology and radiology of the oral and maxillofacial region. It integrates biological principles into clinical prosthodontics, emphasizing tissue response to prosthetic rehabilitation, biomechanics of mastication, and disease pathology affecting prosthetic outcomes.

The course ensures that students develop a scientific foundation for clinical decision-making to effectively diagnose, plan, and manage the comprehensive prosthodontic cases based on anatomical, physiological, and pathological considerations within the clinical context. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations.

Course Title:

Material in Prosthodontics -I

Course Code:

MPM111

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course offers through a series of lectures and seminars a comprehensive overview of the materials used in the field of restorative and prosthetic Dentistry. It will discuss the core concepts and current knowledge of the dental material properties like mechanical, physical and chemical features of solids, the clinical indications and contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of prosthetic polymers and resins; dental cements; metal alloys; chemical composition; biocompatibility; biological reactions and changes in the oral cavity. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Complete Denture-I (Preclinical)

Course Code:

MPC 112

Total Credit Hours:

1

Course Description

This course integrates the fundamental principles and techniques of complete denture construction with emerging trends in biomaterials and digital technology. Students gain advanced hands-on experience through laboratory exercises and simulation-based training, focusing on the physiological and biomechanical considerations of edentulous patients, impression tray construction and techniques, record blocks and jaw relation, arrangement of artificial teeth based on the different occlusion concepts, trial denture fabrication, denture processing and management of processing errors, and integrating digital workflow. The course prepares students to transition confidently into comprehensive clinical care by linking evidence-based prosthodontic concepts with the use of contemporary materials and techniques. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and OSPE and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics -I

Course Code:

MPP 114

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

The course of clinical practice in prosthodontics –I is taught over 17 weeks to Y1S1 students of MDS program in Prosthodontics with a credit weighting of 4 hours.  No prerequisites are required for this course. In this course, students will refine their clinical competencies in diagnosis and treatment planning. This course provides advanced clinical training in prosthetic management of completely edentulous patients, and emphasizes the application of emerging materials, technologies and fostering the integration utilization of high-quality patient care. Through demonstration, clinical training, and practice, clinical science and skills are integrated for the management of completely edentulous patients. It also explains the rationale for applying various clinical skills to determine the appropriate treatment approach for different clinical problems in completely edentulous patients. Finally, students will learn how to integrate extraoral and intraoral examinations, along with radiographic findings, into effective clinical problem-solving. Students will be assessed through continuous assessment using daily clinical evaluation, objective structured clinical examination and case presentation, and final clinical examinations.  The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations

Course Title:

Basic Sciences

Course Code: MPB 112

Total Credit Hours: 2

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the basic sciences relevant to prosthodontics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology and radiology of the oral and maxillofacial region. It integrates biological principles into clinical prosthodontics, emphasizing tissue response to prosthetic rehabilitation, biomechanics of mastication, and disease pathology affecting prosthetic outcomes.

The course ensures that students develop a scientific foundation for clinical decision-making to effectively diagnose, plan, and manage the comprehensive prosthodontic cases based on anatomical, physiological, and pathological considerations within the clinical context. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations.

Course Title:

Material in Prosthodontics -I

Course Code:

MPM111

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course offers through a series of lectures and seminars a comprehensive overview of the materials used in the field of restorative and prosthetic Dentistry. It will discuss the core concepts and current knowledge of the dental material properties like mechanical, physical and chemical features of solids, the clinical indications and contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of prosthetic polymers and resins; dental cements; metal alloys; chemical composition; biocompatibility; biological reactions and changes in the oral cavity. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Complete Denture-I (Preclinical)

Course Code:

MPC 112

Total Credit Hours:

1

Course Description

This course integrates the fundamental principles and techniques of complete denture construction with emerging trends in biomaterials and digital technology. Students gain advanced hands-on experience through laboratory exercises and simulation-based training, focusing on the physiological and biomechanical considerations of edentulous patients, impression tray construction and techniques, record blocks and jaw relation, arrangement of artificial teeth based on the different occlusion concepts, trial denture fabrication, denture processing and management of processing errors, and integrating digital workflow. The course prepares students to transition confidently into comprehensive clinical care by linking evidence-based prosthodontic concepts with the use of contemporary materials and techniques. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and OSPE and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics -I

Course Code:

MPP 114

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

The course of clinical practice in prosthodontics –I is taught over 17 weeks to Y1S1 students of MDS program in Prosthodontics with a credit weighting of 4 hours.  No prerequisites are required for this course. In this course, students will refine their clinical competencies in diagnosis and treatment planning. This course provides advanced clinical training in prosthetic management of completely edentulous patients, and emphasizes the application of emerging materials, technologies and fostering the integration utilization of high-quality patient care. Through demonstration, clinical training, and practice, clinical science and skills are integrated for the management of completely edentulous patients. It also explains the rationale for applying various clinical skills to determine the appropriate treatment approach for different clinical problems in completely edentulous patients. Finally, students will learn how to integrate extraoral and intraoral examinations, along with radiographic findings, into effective clinical problem-solving. Students will be assessed through continuous assessment using daily clinical evaluation, objective structured clinical examination and case presentation, and final clinical examinations.  The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations

Course Title:

Basic Sciences

Course Code: MPB 112

Total Credit Hours: 2

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the basic sciences relevant to prosthodontics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology and radiology of the oral and maxillofacial region. It integrates biological principles into clinical prosthodontics, emphasizing tissue response to prosthetic rehabilitation, biomechanics of mastication, and disease pathology affecting prosthetic outcomes.

The course ensures that students develop a scientific foundation for clinical decision-making to effectively diagnose, plan, and manage the comprehensive prosthodontic cases based on anatomical, physiological, and pathological considerations within the clinical context. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations.

Course Title:

Material in Prosthodontics -I

Course Code:

MPM111

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course offers through a series of lectures and seminars a comprehensive overview of the materials used in the field of restorative and prosthetic Dentistry. It will discuss the core concepts and current knowledge of the dental material properties like mechanical, physical and chemical features of solids, the clinical indications and contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of prosthetic polymers and resins; dental cements; metal alloys; chemical composition; biocompatibility; biological reactions and changes in the oral cavity. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Course Code:

MPR 121

Total Credit Hours:

1

Course Description

This course enables students to conduct innovative research in diagnosing, preventing and treatment planning. The course also outlines the steps required to design and write a research project. It encourages students to work independently and think creatively. Additionally, the course provides knowledge on applying basic research design principles, data collection methods, and techniques for data analysis in dental health sciences. By the end of the course, students will be able to carry out research and effectively disseminate their findings to the community. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as journal club and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Material in Prosthodontics -II

Course Code:

MPM 121

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

Building upon the foundational concepts introduced in the Materials in Prosthodontics I course, this course explores advanced topics and current developments through a blend of lectures and seminars. It examines the indications, contraindications, advantages, and limitations of ceramic-based materials and dental implants, along with the use of auxiliary prosthetic materials, casting investments and techniques, digital dental technologies, and emerging innovations in the field. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Partial Denture-I (Preclinical)

Course Code:

MPD 122

Total Credit Hours: 2

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive foundation and contemporary innovations related to removable or fixed partial denture construction. It integrates advanced theoretical knowledge accompanied by hands-on laboratory competencies in cast surveying, metal framework designing, casting, and impression techniques, establishing the patient’s occlusion, trial denture, and denture processing using conventional and digital technologies. The course emphasized the use of modern materials and evidence-based decision and the recent reach maneuver. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, OSPE and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Scientific writing & Literature Review 

Course Code:

MPS 121

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course is designed to strengthen foundational skills in scientific writing, critical analysis, and scholarly communication within prosthodontics. It provides a systematic approach to academic writing and literature review, emphasizing evidence-based practice, research integrity, and effective methods of knowledge dissemination. Through the course, students will learn to critically appraise scientific studies, integrate relevant findings, and develop the competencies needed for research proposal writing. Ultimately, the course equips learners to contribute to the scientific community through rigorous research and engagement in peer-reviewed scholarship. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Fixed Prosthodontics- 1

Course Code:

MPF 121

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course combines core principles and techniques of fixed prosthodontics with recent advancements in biomaterials and digital innovations. Through structured laboratory sessions and simulation-based learning, students acquire advanced competencies in tooth preparation, impression-making, provisionalization, and the planning and construction of fixed restorations. The curriculum emphasizes biomechanical and esthetic factors, margin configuration, occlusal schemes, and management of technical complications. Additionally, students are introduced to digital workflows such as intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM systems. By integrating contemporary materials and technologies with evidence-based practices, the course prepares students for a seamless transition into comprehensive clinical prosthodontic care. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics – II

Course Code:

MPP 124

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical training in comprehensive patient care, emphasizing the biological, mechanical, and esthetic principles of both Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics. It highlights the use of contemporary materials and evidence-based techniques to improve functional outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction. The course also encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthens critical thinking through the evaluation of current literature, supporting informed clinical decision-making in complex prosthetic cases. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations.

Course Title:

Fixed Prosthodontics-II

Course Code:

MPF 211

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical and theoretical instruction in oral rehabilitation through fixed prosthodontic approaches. It emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of contemporary principles in fixed prosthodontics, evidence-based material selection, and modern treatment strategies, including the integration of digital technologies. Students will acquire advanced clinical skills in patient-centered care and engage in research-based discussions and critical appraisal activities to strengthen their ability to apply current scientific evidence, ensuring compliance with modern clinical standards and excellence in prosthodontic practice. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Implant prosthodontics

Course Code: MPI 211

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course provides in-depth training in the prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with dental implants. It focuses on prosthetically driven treatment planning, including implant abutment selection, impression techniques, occlusal principles, and the design and delivery of both fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration among prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and periodontists to support a team-based approach to optimal patient care. Students will critically evaluate current literature and apply evidence-based concepts in clinical practice, in accordance with international standards and recent advances in implant prosthodontics. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Complete Denture-II (Clinical)

Course Code: MPC 212

Total Credit Hours:

2

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical training in the prosthodontic rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients. Emphasizing comprehensive patient-centered care, it develops clinical competence in diagnosis, treatment planning, and the systematic execution of complete denture therapy based on biological, biomechanical, and esthetic principles. Students will integrate evidence-based prosthodontic knowledge to manage complex edentulous cases, employing advanced techniques, materials, and technologies in clinical practice. Through reflective self-directed learning, critical analysis, and evaluation of contemporary research, the course fosters sound clinical judgment and continual enhancement of patient care outcomes. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, OSCE and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Advance Removable prosthodontics

Course Code:

MPA 211

Total Credit Hours:

1

Course Description

This course focuses on advanced removable prosthodontic principles and clinical techniques for managing complex cases. It emphasizes comprehensive treatment planning, material selection, and evidence-based protocols while integrating theoretical knowledge, laboratory skills, and clinical practice to improve interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical proficiency. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Seminar Interdisciplinary-I

Course Code: MPS 211

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course emphasizes the essential role of interdisciplinary collaboration in the comprehensive rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients. It highlights the integration of complete denture prosthodontics with related dental and medical specialties, including periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, geriatric dentistry, implant dentistry, and speech therapy. Through case-based discussions, critical literature reviews, and interactive seminars, students are introduced to the principles of interdisciplinary diagnosis, treatment planning, and sequencing specific to complete denture therapy. The course fosters early development of collaborative decision-making skills and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams, particularly in managing anatomical, functional, esthetic, and psychosocial considerations in edentulous patients. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examination

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics – III

Course Code: MPP 214

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course offers advanced clinical instruction necessary for the prosthetic restoration of severely damaged abutments and the management of (partially and completely) edentulous patients. Hands-on clinical training is integrated with case-based discussions and formal case presentations to enhance critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making. The course further promotes lifelong learning and research-driven practice as foundations for continuous professional advancement. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations.

Course Title:

Fixed Prosthodontics-II

Course Code:

MPF 211

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical and theoretical instruction in oral rehabilitation through fixed prosthodontic approaches. It emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of contemporary principles in fixed prosthodontics, evidence-based material selection, and modern treatment strategies, including the integration of digital technologies. Students will acquire advanced clinical skills in patient-centered care and engage in research-based discussions and critical appraisal activities to strengthen their ability to apply current scientific evidence, ensuring compliance with modern clinical standards and excellence in prosthodontic practice. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Implant prosthodontics

Course Code: MPI 211

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course provides in-depth training in the prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with dental implants. It focuses on prosthetically driven treatment planning, including implant abutment selection, impression techniques, occlusal principles, and the design and delivery of both fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration among prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and periodontists to support a team-based approach to optimal patient care. Students will critically evaluate current literature and apply evidence-based concepts in clinical practice, in accordance with international standards and recent advances in implant prosthodontics. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Complete Denture-II (Clinical)

Course Code: MPC 212

Total Credit Hours:

2

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical training in the prosthodontic rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients. Emphasizing comprehensive patient-centered care, it develops clinical competence in diagnosis, treatment planning, and the systematic execution of complete denture therapy based on biological, biomechanical, and esthetic principles. Students will integrate evidence-based prosthodontic knowledge to manage complex edentulous cases, employing advanced techniques, materials, and technologies in clinical practice. Through reflective self-directed learning, critical analysis, and evaluation of contemporary research, the course fosters sound clinical judgment and continual enhancement of patient care outcomes. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, OSCE and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Partial Denture-II (Clinical)

Course Code:

MPD 222

Total Credit Hours: 2

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical and theoretical training required for rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients. Emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of biomechanical principles, evidence-based material selection, and contemporary treatment strategies, including the integration of digital technologies. Students will develop high-level clinical competencies in patient-centered treatment planning, designing, construction, and execution of partial dentures supported by clinical sessions, seminars, journal clubs, and case-based learning. Research-informed discussions and structured critical appraisal activities further enhance students’ ability to integrate current scientific evidence and adhere to modern clinical standards, ensuring excellence in the delivery of care.

Course Title:

Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics (Full mouth Rehabilitation)

Course Code:

MPA 221

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution of complex full mouth rehabilitation cases using advanced fixed prosthodontic and implant-supported approaches. The course integrates conventional and digital workflows to manage patients with severely compromised dentition, edentulism, and implant-supported prosthetic needs. Emphasis is placed on occlusal rehabilitation, vertical dimension management, esthetic integration, and biomechanical considerations in both tooth-supported and implant-supported restorations. Students will gain in-depth exposure to contemporary implant concepts, including fixed implant prostheses, implant-supported overdentures, and full-arch rehabilitation techniques such as All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-X protocols. Through case-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice, students will develop advanced clinical competence, independent decision-making skills, and professional responsibility required for managing complex prosthodontic cases. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Seminar Interdisciplinary-II

Course Code:

MPS 221

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary management of partially edentulous patients who require removable partial dentures. Expanding on concepts introduced in earlier coursework, it examines how RPD design and therapy are coordinated with other dental specialties, including periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, and restorative dentistry. Through interactive seminars, critical analysis of literature, and case-based discussions, students engage with complex clinical scenarios, such as periodontally compromised abutments, challenging Kennedy classifications, and combination cases involving both fixed and removable prostheses. The course places strong emphasis on developing effective communication strategies with dental specialists and laboratory technicians to support integrated, patient-centered treatment planning and execution. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Digital Prosthodontics

Course Code:

MPD 221

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course introduces the principles and clinical applications of digital prosthodontics, focusing on the transition from conventional to digital workflows in dental practice. It covers digital data acquisition methods such as CBCT, intraoral scanning, and facial imaging, along with data processing and file management. Students develop practical skills in CAD/CAM technologies for designing and fabricating fixed, implant-supported, and removable prostheses, as well as understanding digital occlusion and virtual articulators. The course also addresses digital implant planning, surgical guide design, and digital smile design within a prosthetically driven approach. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, accuracy, and quality control throughout the digital workflow. Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, are introduced to support continuous professional development and future readiness in digital dentistry. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics – IV

Course Code:

MPP 224

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This clinical course in implant prosthodontics provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and hands-on management of implant-supported overdentures and fixed implant restorations. It focuses on developing practical skills in prosthetically driven implant planning, impression techniques, attachment systems, and the clinical workflow for overdenture fabrication, as well as abutment selection and placement for single implant crowns and multi-unit fixed bridges. Through a combination of preclinical simulation and supervised clinical sessions, participants will gain competence in achieving accurate fit, optimal occlusion, and long-term maintenance of implant prostheses, while also learning to prevent and manage common complications. The course emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, precision in clinical execution, and patient-centered care to ensure predictable functional and esthetic outcomes. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations

Course Title:

Research Project-I

Course Code:

MPR 313

Total Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and competencies to conduct independent, high-quality research in the field of prosthodontics. It offers a structured framework for developing research proposals, designing and conducting clinical or experimental studies, analyzing data, and presenting results in accordance with higher scientific standards. Emphasizing evidence-based inquiry, research ethics, and advanced methodological approaches, the course cultivates critical thinking, academic integrity, and scientific rigor. Students are guided through the process of preparing research for peer-reviewed publication, fostering their contribution to innovation and scholarly advancement in prosthodontics. For this course the thesis draft writes up and thesis presentation (from introduction up to methodology section) of each student will be evaluated.

Course Title:

Esthetic Dentistry

Course Code:

MPE 311

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course offers a thorough understanding of dental esthetics, including the micro esthetic details of tooth morphology, color, and surface texture in addition to facial harmony. Students gain the ability to thoroughly evaluate aesthetic needs and incorporate these ideas into treatment planning.  The selection and handling of aesthetic restorative materials designed for implant, removable, and fixed prosthodontics are emphasized. To create natural-looking prostheses that restore both function and appearance, students receive practical experience in clinical techniques. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Seminar Interdisciplinary- III

Course Code: 

MPS 311

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This advanced seminar course is designed to deepen the interdisciplinary competence of senior postgraduate prosthodontics students, with a particular focus on the comprehensive management of complex fixed prosthodontic cases. It explores how fixed prosthodontic principles—such as tooth preparation, occlusion, esthetics, and material selection—are strategically integrated with related dental specialties, including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, and restorative disciplines. Through critical appraisal of current literature, in-depth case-based seminars, and collaborative treatment planning sessions, students refine their ability to synthesize diagnostic data and coordinate interdisciplinary care. The course further emphasizes the importance of effective communication and shared clinical decision-making to achieve predictable, patient-centered outcomes across disciplines. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics – V

Course Code: MPP 314

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to plan and execute full-arch implant rehabilitations, including full mouth rehabilitation and smile design, with a focus on All-on-4 and All-on-6 concepts. Through extensive hands-on clinical training, students critically analyze biological, biomechanical, and prosthetic principles, evaluate diagnostic protocols and digital workflows, perform surgical-prosthetic procedures, manage occlusion and complications, deliver definitive prostheses, and participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning. Emphasizing ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care, the course integrates demonstrations, clinical practice, and self-directed learning, with assessment via daily evaluation, case presentations, and a final clinical examination, fostering autonomy, teamwork, and reflective professional development. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations.

Course Title:

Research Project II

Course Code:

MPR 323

Total Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course provides master’s students in prosthodontics with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct independent and ethical research. Students will learn to critically evaluate scientific literature and formulate focused research questions and hypotheses relevant to prosthodontic practice. Students will enhance their academic writing and critical thinking skills through close collaboration with research supervisors. Students will also gain comprehensive understanding of data collection methods and their application in addressing specific research objectives. By the end of the course, students will have completed a thesis draft up to the methodology chapter and be equipped to analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and compile a coherent dissertation including results, discussion, and conclusion. For this course the thesis draft writes up and thesis presentation (from introduction up to methodology section) of each student will be evaluated.

Course Title:

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Course Code:

MPM 321

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This course provides comprehensive knowledge in the rehabilitation of patients with congenital or acquired craniofacial defects using maxillofacial prostheses. It integrates both foundational and advanced knowledge related to the classification, etiology, disabilities, and the application of contemporary prosthodontic principles. Emphasis is placed on accurate diagnosis treatment planning, biomaterial selection, digital workflows, and the use of both intraoral and extraoral prostheses, the use of stents and splints, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration of the maxillofacial team. Through case discussion, literature appraisal, and research integration, students will develop refined decision-making skills and deliver high-standard patient-centered care that enhances function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations.

Course Title:

Seminar Interdisciplinary IV

Course Code:

MPS 321

Total Credit Hours: 1

Course Description

This seminar course is intended to deepen the interdisciplinary competence of senior postgraduate prosthodontics students by concentrating on the comprehensive management of complex clinical scenarios in maxillofacial and implant prosthodontics. It examines the integration of core prosthodontic concepts—such as defect classification, strategic implant placement, and prosthesis design with allied disciplines including oral and maxillofacial surgery, oncology, periodontics, ENT, and restorative dentistry. Through critical analysis of contemporary literature, in-depth case-based discussions, and collaborative treatment planning, students refine their skills in evaluating diagnostic data and coordinating interdisciplinary care for patients with congenital anomalies, acquired defects, and implant-supported rehabilitations. The course highlights the importance of effective communication and joint clinical decision-making to achieve predictable, functional, esthetic, and patient-centered outcomes in complex prosthodontic practice. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final examinations as seminars, and MTE and final written examinations

Course Title:

Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics – VI

Course Code:

MPP 324

Total Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course provides advanced clinical training in the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients required maxillofacial prostheses (intra-oral and extra-oral prostheses).  Emphasis is placed on integrating biological, mechanical, and esthetic principles into patient-centered care. Students will develop advanced clinical proficiency across key prosthodontic domains, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and the execution of complex rehabilitative procedures. The course fosters the application of current research, emerging technologies, and evidence-based protocols to ensure high-quality, functional, and esthetic outcomes in complex clinical scenarios. The students will be assessed through integrated continuous and final clinical examinations as daily evaluation, case presentation, and final clinical examinations.