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10508128Dental Materials

Course Information

Description

Introduces the nature, qualities and general characteristics of modern dental materials and dental operative procedures. Sources, properties, uses and techniques of manipulation for materials commonly used in dentistry are covered.Laboratory practice is provided for preparation of materials used for restorations, impressions and models.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Explain an overview of dental materials and restorative dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

Criteria

you summarize science of dental materials

you explain a historical overview of the various materials used in dentistry for restorative purposes

you summarize the types, characteristics and use of materials used in dentistry today

you summarize the characteristics of ideal dental materials

you identify quality assurance programs which regulate dental material selection

you differentiate between the types of dental restorations
Analyze the use of alginate and elastomer impression material in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

process evaluation

product evaluation

Criteria

you explain the applications of inelastic/rigid impression materials

you explain the properties of inelastic/rigid impression materials

you explain the uses of inelastic/rigid impression materials

you explain the forms of inelastic/rigid impression materials

you explain the applications of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials

you explain the properties of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials

you explain the uses of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials

you explain the forms of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials

you differentiate between reversible and irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials

you explain the dimensional changes that occur in alginate as time elapses

you explain the types of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials

you explain the properties of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials

you explain the uses of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials

you explain the mixing of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials

you demonstrate proper handling of alginate impression material in the lab setting

you use proper aseptic technique during handling of alginate impression material

you disinfect impression prior to pouring of the impression

you store impression prior to pouring of the impression

you separate impression following setting

you trim impression to study models in the lab setting
Analyze the use of gypsum in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

process evaluation

product evaluation

Criteria

you identify source of gypsum

you explain how varying the process of calcining can create various types of gypsum

you compare plaster, stone and die stone

you summarize factors important in mixing and handling of gypsum

you differentiate water/powder ratio of plaster vs. stone

you explain reaction that occurs during setting of gyspum

you explain nuclei of crystallization process in gypsum

you explain setting of gypsum and factors which influence setting time

you describe variations from normal during manipulation of product

you describe variations from normal during setting of product

you describe variations from normal of final product

you manipulate gypsum products in the pouring of impressions to competency in the lab setting

you separate study models from impressions to competency in the lab setting

you trim study models to competency in the lab setting
Analyze the intermediary materials used in cavity preparations in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

process evaluation

Criteria

you summarize purposes of placing intermediary materials in a cavity preparation

you summarize uses of intermediary materials

you summarize properties of intermediary materials

you summarize forms of intermediary materials

you list general characteristics of dental cements

you demonstrate proper handling of intermediary materials in the lab setting

you use aseptic technique in the lab setting when handling intermediary materials
Analyze the direct restorative materials used to restore carious lesions in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

process evaluation

product evaluation for manipulation of amalgam in lab setting

Criteria

you summarize uses of amalgam

you summarize components of amalgam

you summarize forms of amalgam

you differentiate between the types of amalgam

you explain activation of amalgam

you explain trituration of amalgam

you explain handling of amalgam

you explain characteristics and properties of amalgam

you manipulate amalgam to competency in the lab setting

you explain steps in placement of amalgam in a cavity preparation

you explain mechanical and chemical retention

you explain use of retention pins

you explain major cause of failure of amalgam restorations

you differentiate between cavity preparations according to Black's Classification of Cavities

you explain advantages of composite restorative material

you explain disadvantages of composite restorative material

you explain uses of composite restorative material

you explain composition of composite restorative material

you differentiate between types of composite materials

you explain steps of placing composite restorations

you summarize characteristics of failure of composites

you summarize properties of failure of composites

you summarize clinical qualities of failure of composites

you summarize reasons for failure of composites

you explain use of glass ionomers as restorative in geriatric and pedodontic patients

you explain composition, characteristics, properties, setting and clinical performance of glass ionomer restorative materials
Explain abrasives and the polishing of dental restorations.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

Criteria

you summarize benefits of recontouring, finishing and polishing amalgam restorations

you summarize hardness factors that affect polishing

you summarize the shape of instrument that affects polishing

you summarize abrasive particle sizes that affect polishing

you summarize the pressure applied that affects polishing

you summarize the speed of abrasion that affects polishing

you summarize factors the lubrication that affects polishing

you describe various instruments used in dentistry for cutting and abrading

you explain use of prophy paste for polishing

you explain components of dentifrices

you explain how dentifrices work to clean teeth

you explain use of denture cleansers
Explain the use and construction of cast restorations in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

Criteria

you differentiate between types of cast restorations

you explain the properties of noble metals

you explain the uses of noble in creating cast restorations

you explain the properties of base metals.

you explain the uses of base metals in creating cast restorations

you explain how cast restorations are created using the lost wax casting procedure

you explain how porcelain can be added to cast restorations to make them esthetic

you explain procedure for preparation and placement of cast restorations

you explain how a to determine if a tooth is cracked

you explain use of retention aids for cast restorations
Summarize the use of pit and fissure sealants in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

process evaluation

product evaluation in lab setting

Criteria

you explain how pit and fissure sealants work to prevent dental caries

you summarize the criteria for selecting teeth for application of sealants

you summarize contraindications to sealants

you summarize components of sealant material

you differentiate between self cured and light cured materials

you explain the steps for successful handling and application of sealants

you apply pit and fissure sealants to typodont teeth to competency in the lab setting
Summarize dental implants as a means of replacing missing teeth.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

Criteria

you summarize components of a dental implant

you explain advantages of dental implants

you explain disadvantages of dental implants

you contrast types of implants

you explain procedures for patient selection

you summarize what is accomplished at each stage of implant process

you explain implant maintenance at home and assessment and maintenance during dental hygiene procedures
Explain the construction and use of partials and dentures as removable prosthodontics in dentistry.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

Criteria

you summarize the materials used in construction of partials and dentures

you summarize indications for replacing teeth with a partial or a denture

you summarize contraindications for replacing teeth with a partial or a denture

you describe component parts of dentures and partials and the materials used to construct each part

you explain home care instructions for partials and dentures

you summarize means of repairing and relining dentures and partials

you explain immediate dentures
Explain the procedures used in dentistry to achieve esthetically pleasing teeth.

Assessment Strategies

written exam

Criteria

you summarize veneers

you summarize the uses of veneers

you summarize the limitations of veneers

you summarize the types of veneers

you summarize the procedures for applying veneers

you explain how bleaching works

you explain contraindications for bleaching

you explain adverse reactions that may occur when bleaching

you differentiate between non-vital bleaching, in office bleaching and night guard bleaching