Master in BPS Prosthodontics: Precision in Denture Fabrication

This advanced program aims to equip dental professionals with expertise in the Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS) for creating high-quality, precision-fit dentures.

Program Highlights:

  • Duration: 1 year full-time
  • Hands-on training in BPS denture fabrication techniques
  • Use of specialized BPS equipment and materials
  • Focus on patient-centered treatment planning
  • Integration of digital technologies in prosthodontics

Curriculum:

  1. BPS Fundamentals
    • History and principles of the BPS system
    • BPS materials and equipment overview
    • Patient assessment for BPS dentures
  2. Advanced Impression Techniques
    • Mucostatic impression methods
    • Use of Centric Tray and Gnathometer M
    • Digital impression options for BPS
  3. Jaw Relation Recording
    • Facebow transfer techniques
    • Intraoral tracing devices
    • Digital jaw motion analysis
  4. Tooth Selection and Setup
    • BPS tooth lines (e.g. SR Vivodent, SR Orthotyp)
    • Lingualized occlusion concepts
    • Digital smile design integration
  5. Articulation and Occlusion
    • Use of Stratos articulator system
    • Occlusal balancing techniques
    • Virtual articulation methods
  6. Denture Base Fabrication
    • Injection molding with IvoBase system
    • Characterization techniques
    • 3D printed denture bases
  7. Clinical Procedures
    • Try-in protocols
    • Delivery and post-insertion care
    • Troubleshooting common issues
  8. Digital Workflows in BPS
    • CAD/CAM denture design
    • Milling and 3D printing applications
    • Digital quality control measures

Practical Training:

  • Fabrication of 15 complete denture cases using BPS
  • Hands-on workshops with BPS specialists
  • Clinical rotations in prosthodontics department

Certification:

  • BPS Certified Prosthodontist status upon completion
  • Includes BPS kit (Stratos articulator, facebow, etc.)

Career Prospects:

  • Specialized private practice in prosthodontics
  • Denture clinics and implant centers
  • Academic positions in prosthodontics
  • Dental industry consulting

This program provides comprehensive training in the BPS approach to denture fabrication, combining traditional techniques with modern digital workflows. Graduates will be equipped to deliver high-quality, precision-fit dentures to meet the needs of discerning patients.

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