Subject

Dentistry Materials

  • code 08403
  • course 2
  • term Semester 1
  • type OB
  • credits 6

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.

Teaching staff

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:

 

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.

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.

Pre-course requirements

 

 

Those required for the bachelor’s degree programme.

 

Objectives

  1. To describe the basic physico-chemical principles on which the study of dentistry materials is based.
  2. To learn about the behaviour of biomaterials for dentistry use.
  3. To describe the different phases of the scientific method.
  4. To apply the scientific method to a problematic issue of dentistry materials.
  5. To define and appropriately use the terminology of dentistry materials.
  6. To understand articles published in journals specialising in dentistry materials, while interpreting them critically and applying what is learnt to new situations.
  7. To train the student in selecting and manipulating the different materials for dentistry use.
  8. To provide the student with the necessary preparation for effectively using current information sources.

Competences / Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 19 - Being aware of scientific methods and having the critical ability to evaluate established knowledge and innovative information. Being able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information in order to resolve problems, in accordance with scientific methods.
  • 35 - Knowing the scientific principles of sterilisation, disinfection and the antiseptics necessary to prevent cross-infection in dental practice
  • 42 - Handling, distinguishing and selecting the tools and materials that are suitable for dentistry
  • 43 - Having knowledge of dental biomaterial: in terms of handling, properties, instructions, allergies, biocompatibility, toxicity and eliminating residues as well as their environmental impact
  • 44 - Knowing about and being able to use the basic tools and equipment for dental practice
  • 07 - Promoting new knowledge and techniques being acquired through autonomous learning, as well as the motivation to achieve quality.
  • 11 - Understanding the basic biomedical science Dentistry is based on in order to ensure that adequate dental healthcare is provided.
  • 13 - Understanding and recognising the science behind the essential bio-materials involved in dental practice as well as immediately managing potential allergies to these.

Learning outcomes of the subject

  • 2.06 - Develop appropriate research questions
  • 2.08 - Know how to read scientific literature critically and recognize its parts
  • 2.09 - Designing a research protocol
  • 2.12 - Use of specific IT tools
  • 2.13 - Know the general handling of materials and dental instruments
  • 2.14 - Know dental biomaterials, from handling and properties to toxicity and environmental impact
  • 2.15 - Know and use basic instrumentation and equipment for the dental practice
  • 2.16 - Make a correct alginate impression silicone.
  • 2.17 - Make a plaster cast
  • 2.18 - Manipulate correctly recording materials and make individual trays to take impressions of edentulous patients.
  • 2.21 - Handle properly adhesives and etching techniques for composite fillings
  • 2.22 - Perform a composite seal properly and how to manipulate the material and technique
  • 2.23 - Use different types of dental cements, whether provisional or definitive in the cases indicated appropriately
  • 2.26 - Make a provisional of acrylic resin and as and learn how these materials should be handled in the right way
  • 2.39 - Perform an absolute isolation of the operative field

Syllabus

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.

Teaching and learning activities


In blended

The lessons will be taught in the same way and at the same time as the presential ones, but in an online way using the live Moodle Collaborate application. There are no plans to record or post the classes online. The program will be exactly the same.

Evaluation systems and criteria


In blended

In the case of the blended evaluation, it will be the same as the face-to-face one, but everything will be done online. The only thing that will change will be the evaluation of the practices that will only be evaluated those that can be done completely online and the theoretical part of them, but the percentages will remain the same.

Bibliography and resources

  • O'Brien WJ. Dental Materials and their Selection, 4th Edition. Quintessence Publishing.
  • Eliades G, Eliades T, Brantley WA, Watts DC. Dental Materials in vivo: Aging and related Phenomena. Quintessence Publishing.
  • Schmalz G, Arenholt-Bindslev. Biocompatibility of Dental Materials. Springer.
  • Powers JM, Wataha J. Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation. Mosby.
  • Summit JB. Fundamental Operative Dentistry, 3rd Edition. Quintessence Publishing.
  • Macchi. Materiales Dentales. Editorial Panamericana.
  • Vega del Barrio JM. Materiales en Odontología. Ediciones Avances.

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

  • E1 13/01/2020 10:00h A10
  • E1 13/01/2020 10:00h A09
  • E1 13/01/2020 10:00h A08
  • E1 13/01/2020 10:00h A13
  • R1 21/01/2021 13:00h A04
  • R1 22/02/2021 13:00h A09
  • E2 30/06/2021 12:30h A22
  • E2 30/06/2021 12:30h A21
  • R2 02/07/2021 10:00h A12
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