Operative Dentistry II

Catalog description

RSOP 5212 teaches the evidence-based principles and techniques of conservative cavity preparation and the restoration of teeth with silver amalgam and tooth-colored restorative materials. Topics include but are not limited to the diagnosis of dental caries; preparation design including the use of auxiliary retention and dentin bonding; field isolation; the clinical application of restorative materials and ergonomics. Laboratory treatment of simulated permanent teeth and extracted human teeth is utilized to teach basic restorative concepts. Larger preparations and restorations are also performed to simulate real clinical situations. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to two times. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.