Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

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.

Head instructor

Dra. María ARREGUI - mariaarregui@uic.es

Office hours

Dates and times will be arranged by e-mail: mariaarregui@uic.es (Dr Arregui), guille_doria@uic.es (Dr Guillermo Doria), lginer@uic.es (Dr.Giner), anajuncosa@uic.es (Dra. Ana Juncosa, english group).

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

THEORY CLASS SYLLABUS:

Introduction to dentistry materials.

Biocompatibility in dentistry.

Physical, thermal and rheological properties of dentistry materials.

Materials for printing and taking records: general characteristics and classification.

Reversible and irreversible hydrocolloids.

Plaster.

Classification and indications of elastomers.

Zinc oxide eugenol pastes.

Metals in dentistry.

Polymers in dentistry.

Thermoplastic materials: waxes and other materials for records.

Adhesives and adhesion techniques.

Composites and polymerisation lamps.

Absolute isolation.

Acrylic resins.

General characteristics and classification of dental cements.

Temporal and definitive cements.

Materials specific to dentistry.

Optical properties of cosmetic prosthetic materials.

Dental ceramics.

PROGRAMME FOR LABORATORY PRACTICAL SESSIONS:

Written exercise about physical properties.

Taking alginate impressions and plaster emptying.

Taking addition silicone impressions and condensation and plaster emptying.

Preparation of individual trays and polysulfide and zinc oxide paste impressions.

Plaster model formwork and emptying.

Carving of cavities and adhesion system techniques.

Carving of cavities and composite restorations and temporal restoration materials.

Prosthesis carving and preparation of provisional crowns.

Preparation of provisional crowns and cementing.

THEORETICAL MASTER CLASSES:

Theory classes will have a duration of two hours and will expand on the above mentioned topics, structured in the following manner:

• Introduction.
• Objectives.
• Contents.
• Directed basic bibliography.

The idea is teach in an instructive and informative manner with a critical and shared approach to the subject, inviting students to think about and deal with problems with a critical eye.   Objectives of the master classes: To properly plan the different topic areas. To provide an appropriate structure for each theoretical class for the different sections. To complete a shared “teaching-learning” project. To improve note taking with a reflective approach after processing information. To encourage students to compare notes with classmates and with other sources of bibliographical information.

LABORATORY PRACTICAL SESSIONS:

These sessions are always related to the lecture given earlier in the day, so that when students start laboratory work, they have knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the subject.

Each practical session shall begin with a short introduction that will show how the practice is performed, primarily so that students understand the sensory and motor objectives they must attain during the practical session.

M1 and M2 groups will do the practice on Wednesday morning from 10.00h to 14.00h,both groups at the same time in labs L3 and L3bis, and A group will do on Tuesday afternoon from 15.00h to 19.00h. No changes between practice group.

General objectives of the practical sessions:

• To develop the ability to observe.
• To obtain a certain level of manual skill.
• To become familiar with and understand the different materials used for dental purposes.

PROJECT PREPARATION:

The project shall be completed in groups of four students (maximum). It will involve a bibliographical review, choosing one of the subject topics. A bibliographical search for articles in scientific databases, such as PubMed, must be undertaken and shall be supervised by one of the course lecturers.

Project structure:

• Introduction or justification of the topic.
• Objective.
• Materials and methods.
• Review and debate of the scientific articles.
• Conclusions.
• Bibliographic references.

General aims of the project:

• To apply the scientific method to a problematic issue of the Dentistry Materials syllabus. 
• To appropriately use the terminology of the field.
• To readily use the bibliographic sources.
• To correctly structure and develop a scientific literature review project.

Evaluation will be continuous, through objective examinations, assessing several aspects related to the achievement of set targets.

Evaluation will be as follows:

• Theoretical examinations: 60%.
• Practical sessions: 30%.
• Project and oral presentation: 10%.

THEORETICAL EXAMS:

Two exams with short answer questions. Students who pass the first half of the semester will be freed from topics for the end-of-semester exam.

The passing mark for the theoretical exams is 60%.

LABORATORY PRACTICAL SESSIONS:

Practical sessions shall be assessed continuously pursuant to the assessment criteria set forth in the practical session guide given to students at the beginning of the semester. Lecturers shall assess the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attendance and attitude.

Additionally, students shall sit two practical exams: at the mid-way point and at the end of the semester.

The continuous assessment of the practical sessions shall represent 60% of the practical mark and the remaining 40% shall be the practical exam result.

PROJECT:

After assigning the project topics and establishing the groups, each group shall be assigned a tutor. The project shall be reviewed throughout the semester.

JULY EXAMINATION SITTING:

As for the other theoretical exams of the subject, the July exam shall contain short answer questions and the passing mark will be 60%, with an average calculated with the other course marks (project and practical sessions).

Students who pass the mid-semester exam but fail the exam for the second half of the subject in January may resit only the failed exam, and an average grade shall be calculated with the first exam grade, the practical sessions and the project.

• 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.

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

• E1 09/01/2019 12:00h A01
• E1 09/01/2019 12:00h A02
• E1 09/01/2019 12:00h A21
• R1 22/01/2019 12:00h A25
• R1 23/01/2019 14:00h A06
• E2 19/06/2019 08:00h A01
• R2 03/07/2019 08:00h A02