Dental Materials I

Catalog description

Introduces dental materials and laboratory equipment used in the dental office. Covers the physical and chemical properties, manipulation, and uses of gypsum products, restorative materials, and impressions materials. Includes waxes, the etching and bonding process, acrylic dental polymers, dental liners, varnishes, desensitizers, bases, and an overview of crown and bridge preparation procedures. Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Dental Assisting program. Corequisite: DA 131 .