Course Description:
Lecture/laboratory in proper use of dental
materials relative to restorative dentistry. Clinical
application and student self-evaluation of laboratory work
emphasized.
Educational Objectives:
The student will gain knowledge and skill to
properly manipulate the various restorative materials. The
objectives will be for the student to (1) achieve the best
physical and mechanical properties of the materials, (2)
predictably modify procedures, (3) diagnose and correct errors,
and (4) evaluate, compare, and select restorative dental
materials for laboratory and clinical use.
Course Outline:
Lecture topics include: hydrocolloid
impression materials; elastomeric impression materials; ceramics
and other veneering materials; casting procedures; abrasives;
solders and soldering; glass ionomer and composite, sealants;
adhesive restorative materials; and dental amalgam. |
Course Expectations:
To successfully meet
the requirements of this course, the student is expected to
attend lectures and laboratories and demonstrate his/her understanding
of the lecture topics, supplemental readings, and laboratory
projects through quizzes and a final examination.
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.)
- Applied Dental Materials (Syllabus),
Jack I. Nicholls and Glen H. Johnson 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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