Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure 3

Catalog description

A continuation of DEGD 7135, encompasses practical and clinical correlations of foundational restorative dentistry and biomaterials knowledge. Didactic lectures cover the biologic basis of operative dentistry, in addition to the principles of direct preparation and restoration placement for dental amalgam, composite resins, glass ionomer based materials and dental bonding systems. Laboratory work emphasizes hand skill development in the area of operative dentistry and fixed prosthodontics for the adult patient. Students are taught the fundamentals of direct and indirect preparations and restorations.