Course Description:
Lecture on physical, mechanical, chemical,
and biological behavior of a variety of dental materials.
Clinical relevance also demonstrated.
Educational Objectives:
The student will gain knowledge of the basic
concepts of dental materials. The objective will be for the
student to be able to describe the physical, mechanical,
chemical, biologic properties, and clinical applications, of the
dental materials commonly used in the fabrication and placement
of direct and cast restorations.
Course Outline:
Lecture topics include: an introduction and
historical overview; states of matter and surface phenomena;
optical, thermal, and electrical properties; mechanical
properties; nature of metals and alloys; pure gold and casting
alloys; polymers and polymerization; polymers in prosthetic
dentistry; direct filling restorative resins and resin
adhesives; dental amalgam; cements, bases, and liners;
impression compound; gypsum products; and casting investments. |
Course Expectations:
To successfully meet
the requirements of this course, students are expected to
attend lectures and to demonstrate their understanding of
the lecture topics and supplemental reading through a midterm
and final examinations.
Effective
Winter Quarter 2007, completion of on-line course evaluation
is a requirement of this course. Failure to comply will
result in an "Incomplete" grade being assigned.
Media:
- Restorative Dental Materials, 11th
Edition, Robert G. Craig and John M. Powers (ed.)
- Dental Materials Science
(Syllabus), Glen H. Johnson and Jack I. Nicholls
- Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry,
second Edition, by Summit, Robbins, Schwartz Fundamentals of
Fixed Prosthodontics, 3rd Edition, by Shillingburg, Hobo, and
Whitsett.
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