Course Description:
Introduces processes of
restoring diseased or damaged tooth structure to proper health,
form, function, and esthetics. Emphasis on basic principles of
cavity preparation, preparation and restoration design, proper
selection and use of restorative materials, and clinical
considerations for restorative treatment planning. Following
demonstration of competence in didactic and practical aspects.
Limited opportunity available for introduction to restorative
care.
Educational Objectives:
The student will gain
knowledge in the principles of operative dentistry and cavity
preparation. The objectives will be for the student to be able
to (1) prepare a tooth for a Class 5 inlay and insert and finish
the restoration, (2) prepare a tooth for a Class 5 amalgam,
place the amalgam, and polish the restoration, (3) prepare two
teeth for Class 5 composite restorations, (4) prepare a tooth
for placement and finish of a Class 5 glass ionomer restoration,
(5) prepare a tooth for the placement and finishing of a Class 2
composite restoration, (6) prepare a tooth for the placement and
finishing of a Class 2 MO amalgam restoration, (7) prepare a
tooth for the placement and finishing of a Class 2 MOD amalgam,
(8) prepare a custom matrix for a two surface Class 2 amalgam,
(9) use a toffelmire matrix for a three surface MOD Class 2
amalgam, and (10) apply the proper principles and techniques to
polish an amalgam restoration. |
Course Outline:
Lecture topics include:
Class 5 direct inlay - dentoform; cast pins; Class 5 amalgam
preparation and insertion; Class 5 inlay finishing; Class 5
composite, glass ionomer; Class 2 composite; Class 2 amalgam
preparation tooth #3 MO and #30MOD; Class 2 amalgam matrix,
insertion; polish and finish amalgams.
Course Expectations:
To
successfully meet the requirements of this course, the student
is expected to attend lectures and laboratories and to demonstrate
her/his understanding of the lecture material and technical
skills through nine quizzes, one midterm, one final examination,
laboratory projects, and a midterm and final laboratory 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:
- Operative Dentistry
(Syllabus), RESD 522, J. M. Anderson, 1994
- The Art and Science
of Operative Dentistry, C. M. Sturdevant, 1985
- Restorative Dental Materials,
Craig, 1989 (8th edition)
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