Prosthodontic Residency Program

This three-year program provides a broad spectrum of both didactic and clinical experiences in the major subdivisions of Prosthodontics: fixed, removable, implant, and maxillofacial. These topics include the supportive subject areas in dental materials science, the physiology of occlusion, and the use of analogue instrumentation. Special areas associated with aging, illness, and chronic pain syndromes, such as temporomandibular joint disorders are studied.    

The hospital environment demands a close working relationship with other specialists in the various disciplines of Dentistry and Medicine. Integrating surgery, implants, and periodontics, and their relationship to prosthodontics is emphasized.
 

Faculty

• Barry M. Goldman, D.D.S., M.S., Director
• Kenneth Kurtz, D.D.S.
• Kenneth Schweitzer, D.D.S.
• Joseph Carpentieri, D.D.S.

Educational Training

Fixed Partial Denture Prosthesis 
This ability to treatment plan and construct a fixed prosthesis and to recognize its effect on the periodontum, the abutment teeth, and the opposing teeth is a primary goal. The materials for fabrication of fixed prostheses, and the types of abutment retainers will be analyzed. The various philosophies of occlusion are experienced when making prostheses through the use of the appropriate instrumentation.

Complete Denture Prosthesis
The skills to develop complete dentures for patients with extensive structural, physiological, or emotional deficiencies is an important mission. This will be taught through the treatment of patients with increasing levels of complexity and by utilizing techniques that are formulated to address those problems.

Removable Partial Dentures
The fabrication of removable partial dentures that relate meaningfully to tooth, bone, and the soft tissues is emphasized. The design of the many components such as: major connector, minor connectors and clasps must be biologically justifiable. The myriad of devices available to achieve retention, whether they be intra-coronal, extra-coronal, stress-relieved, or direct pressure are explored.

Implantology  
Dental implants have been placed and restored at Montefiore Medical Center since 1973. Implants are used for fixed and removable restorations.

The knowledge of the physiology and the restorative techniques necessary for the diverse types of implants is a critical objective.

The student explores the range of implant modalities and their specific clinical applications through extensive participation and treatment. In 2005, over 1,900 implants were placed at this Institution.

Aesthetic Dentistry
Newer adhesive tooth-colored materials offer attractive options for aesthetic restorations and patient satisfaction.
 

Additional Training

Training is also provided in areas such as:

• Geriatric Dentistry
• Hospital Dentistry
• Maxillofacial Prosthesis

Stipend

A resident (PGY-1) receives $48,750 (Academic Year 2007/2008) plus fringe benefits.

There is a tuition of $13,000 for the Academic Year.

Equipment and books cost approximately $3,000 a year, and are paid directly to the suppliers before the beginning of each year.