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Prerequisites
Course
Description
Course Aims
Course
Outcomes
Course Name
Course Type
Course Cr. Hrs.
Dental Materials II – Theory
Specialty Requirement 2
Dental Biomaterials I.
This course provides basic information about direct and indirect restorative
materials .It provides step-by-step information about the casting procedure and the
required dental materials. It augments the casting procedure with ceramo-metallic
and ceramic materials. The indirect restorations section is completed with a
presentation of temporary and permanent dental cements, including the most
recent developments with resin cements. The course is completed with
information about basic prosthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and orthodontic
materials and with a presentation on dental implant materials, designs, and special
considerations.
 To evaluate current and future biomaterials in the light of a sound knowledge
of basic material and biomaterials science.
 To obtain appropriate information about biomaterials and communicate
relevant information to peers, patients and the lay public.
 To equip the undergraduate with the knowledge, understanding and
transferable skills required to select dental biomaterials effectively.
The student should acquire a knowledge and understanding of:
 Dental casting alloy.
 Dental amalgam.
 Direct aesthetics restorative materials.
 Dental cement.
 Tissue conditioners materials.
 Acrylic resin.