DENTAL MEDICINE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
DENT2009 | Dental Materials | Fall | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Language of instruction: | |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATMA ÖNER |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to teach the chemical, physical, mechanical and biological properties of materials used in dentistry, The classification of impression and restoration materials used in prosthetic dental treatment, their clinical and laboratory use, The structures and manipulation properties of the base materials and amalgam filling materials used in restorative dental treatments, Root canal instruments, irrigation solutions, endodontic medicaments and pastes used in endodontic dental treatments, The biocompatibility of dental materials and measuring biocompatibility, Testing of dental materials. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon succesfull completion of this course students will be able to; 1. Questions the relation between basic concepts of materials science and dentistry. 2. Predicts the behavior of dental materials under various conditions. 3. Compares and categorizes the dental materials according to usage, physical and chemical characteristics. 4. Questions the interaction of the materials used in prosthetic dental treatment according to their general properties and usage areas. 5. Explains the classification, application areas, physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials used in restorative dental treatments. 6. Defines the instruments and materials used in endodontic treatments. 7. Understands the importance of the dental materials biocompatibility, learns how to measure biocompatibility, and distinguish the differences between the test methods, 8. Describe individual tests in detail and explain why they are performed. |
Physical, chemical and biological properties of dental materials and their usage areas |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Material Science | |
2) | Properties of Dental Materials | |
3) | Impression Materials | |
4) | Dental Model and Die Materials, Dental Waxes | |
5) | Dental Waxes | |
5) | Temporary Prosthesis Materials, Dental Alloys & Casting | |
6) | Dental Ceramics | |
7) | Dental Luting Materials | |
8) | Finishing and Polishing Materials | |
9) | Base Materials in Restorative Dentistry | |
10) | Glass Ionomer Material, Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Material | |
11) | Amalgam | |
12) | Endodontic Root Canal Filling Materials | |
13) | Endodontic instruments (Files) Used in Endodontic Treatment | |
14) | Medicaments and Irrigation Solutions Used in Endodontic Treatment | |
15) | Biocompatibility of Dental Materials | |
16) | Testing Dental Materials |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1- Textbook of Operative Dentistry. Nisha Grag & Amit Garg. 3rd Edition, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing. 2- Dental Materials, Foundations And Applications. John M. Powers & John C. Wataha. 11th Edition, Elsevier. 3- Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials. Ronald Sakaguchi, Jack Ferracane, John Powers. 13th Edition, Elsevier. 4- Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp Expert Consult. Louis Berman & Kenneth Hargreaves. 11th Edition, Elsevier |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 8 | % 20 |
Midterms | 4 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |