American Board Examination in Prosthodontics

American Board Examination in Prosthodontics

The American Board Examination in Prosthodontics is a specialized certification exam that assesses the knowledge, clinical skills, and treatment planning expertise of dental specialists in the restoration and replacement of teeth, ensuring they are qualified to provide advanced prosthetic care that improves oral function and aesthetics.

Prosthodontics

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: PRO5051
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 60%

Exam Coverage:

• Fixed Partial Dentures (FPD).
• Removable Partial Dentures.
• Occlusion & Aesthetics.
• Complete Denture Prosthodontics Considerations.
• Removable Complete Dentures (CD).
• Endodontically Treated Teeth.
• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.
• Implant Prosthodontics.
• Dental Materials.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.
• Patient Safety.

Recommended References:

1. Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials, Marcia Gladwin, Michael Bagby, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, Maryland, Latest Edition.
2. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, S.F. Rosenstiel, M.F. Land, J. Fujimoto, Mosby, Latest Edition.
3. Failure in the Restored Dentition: Management and Treatment, M.D. Wise, Quintessence Publishing Co. Ltd., London, Latest Edition.
4. Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics, H.T. Shillingburg, S. Hobo, L.D. Whitsett, R. Jacobi, S.E. Bracket, Quintessence Publishing, Chicago, Latest Edition.
5. Applied Occlusion, R. Wassel, A. Naru, J. Steele, F. Nohl, Quintessence Publishing London, Latest Edition.
6. Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses, Zarb and Hobrik, Latest Edition.
7. McCracken’s Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Alan B. Carr, David T. Brow, Latest Edition.
8. Contemporary Implant Dentistry, Misch C., Latest Edition.
9. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.