Dentistry Materials
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
If the student is enrolled for the English track then classes for that subject will be taught in the same language.
Head instructor
Lc. Álvaro BLASI - alvaroblasi@uic.es
Dra. Rosario de María CEDEÑO - rcedeno@uic.es
Office hours
Dates and times will be arranged by e-mail:
The study of the physico-chemical and behavioural characteristics of existing materials for dentistry use will provide the base for the clinical application of the concepts learnt during the degree programme.
It is a rapidly-changing field of knowledge, resulting from the constant research for better materials. We believe students should have in-depth knowledge of all their characteristics to reach an adequate clinical criterion for each situation.
Those required for the bachelor’s degree programme.
THEORY CLASS SYLLABUS:
Introduction to dentistry materials. Physical, thermal and rheological properties of dentistry materials.
Biocompatibility in dentistry.
Impression materials and taking records: general characteristics and classification.
Reversible and irreversible hydrocolloids.
Plaster/Gypsum.
Classification and indications of elastomers.
Zinc oxide eugenol impression materials.
Digital impressions and CAD design.
Metals in dentistry.
Polymers in dentistry.
Adhesives and adhesion techniques.
Composites and light-curing units.
Acrylic resins.
General characteristics and classification of dental cements or luting agents.
Temporal and definitive cements.
Optical properties of cosmetic prosthetic materials.
Dental ceramics.
PROGRAMME FOR LABORATORY PRACTICAL SESSIONS:
Taking alginate impressions and plaster casts.
Taking digital impressions.
Taking addition silicone impressions and condensation and plaster casts.
Preparation of individual digital trays and polysulfide and zinc oxide paste impressions.
Plaster model formwork.
Cavities preparation and adhesion system techniques.
Cavities preparation and composite restorations and temporal restoration materials.
Prosthesis preparation and provisional crowns.
Preparation of provisional crowns and luting.
Design of edentoluos trays.
Design of onlays and crowns.
E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session: