IPS I: Operative Dentistry Concepts.

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the disease processes that lead to loss of tooth structure. Disease processes such as caries, trauma, and erosive tooth wear will be introduced to students along with concepts on diagnosis, risk assessment, and disease management. Direct restorative preparation designs in operative dentistry will be taught in relation to dental materials used such as composite resins and dental amalgams. The course also introduces students to the material science of the materials used, such as composite resins, adhesives, glass ionomer, amalgam, cavity liners, etc. (Quarters 1-3).