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Biomaterials

Course Code :
PROS 241
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine

Instructor information :

Title:Lecturer
Name: MOHAMED MAHMOUD ABDELFATAH AMMAR
Office hours:12-Hours

Title:Teaching Assistant
Name: Ahmed Mohamed Abdelaleem Mohamed elsaid Shhatah
Office hours:4-Hours

Area of Study :

• To present the basic properties of dental materials as they are related to clinical manipulation by the dentist. • To bridge the gap between the knowledge obtained in the basic course in materials science, chemistry, and physics and the dental operatory.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Biomaterials

Structure of matter Basic Mechanical, Physical & Biological properties bonding and applied surface phenomena, plymers , metallergy , tarnish and corrisions

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Biomaterials

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Identify the change of state, the interatomic bonds and the crystalline and non crystalline structure.
2-	Define the different physical properties.
3-	Define the different mechanical properties
4-	Recognize the different testing methodology for the different properties.
5-	Discuss the biocompatibility of dental materials
6-	Define adhesion and cohesion and the factors affecting them
7-	Explain enamel and dentin bonding mechanisms
8-	Recognize the different classification of polymers and their structure
9-	Explain the polymerization mechamisms
10-	Define copolymerization, cross linking and plasticizers
11-	Outline the physical properties of polymers
12-	List the applications of polymers in dentistry
13-	Describe metals and alloys
14-	Explain solidification, and microstructure of metals
15-	Distinguish wrought metals
16-	Relate between microstructure of metals and mechanical properties
17-	Define coring and homogenization
18-	State the different methods of altering mechanical properties of alloys
19-	List the different solid state reactions occurring in alloys.
20-	Define tarnish and corrosion, state the different types.
21-	Explain the electrochemical corrosion, identify the different types and its application in dentistry.
22-	Discuss protection against corrosion

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	Demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behavior in dealing with staff members & helping personnel.
2-	Apply the information technology as a mean of communication for data collection and analysis and for life-long learning..

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	Categorize the different materials according to their microstructure.
2-	Determine the use of different materials consistent with their physical, mechanical, biological, and chemical properties.
3-	Recognize the different testing machine and their use.
4-	Find out the behavior of different materials during service in oral cavity.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff members and helping personnel
2-	Demonstrate appropriate professional attitude and behavior in different situations

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Biomaterials

Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
Introduction	4	Introduction	Introduction
Structure of Matter	4	Structure of Matter	Structure of Matter
Mechanical properties.	4	Mechanical properties.	Mechanical properties.
Mechanical properties.	4	Mechanical properties.	Mechanical properties.
Mechanical properties.	4	Mechanical properties.	Mechanical properties.
Physical Properties	4	Physical Properties	Physical Properties
Physical Properties	4	Physical Properties	Physical Properties
Adhesion	4	Adhesion	Adhesion
Polymers	4	Polymers	Polymers
Metallurgy	4	Metallurgy	Metallurgy
Metallurgy	4	Metallurgy	Metallurgy
Metallurgy	4	Metallurgy	Metallurgy
Tarnish and Corrosion	4	Tarnish and Corrosion	Tarnish and Corrosion

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Biomaterials

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
Practical
small group sessions.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Biomaterials

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.	Assess What
Final written Examination	25.00	10	assess knowledge and understanding
first mid term	30.00	6	assess knowledge and understanding
Oral Examination	10.00	14	assess knowledge and understanding
Practical Examination	15.00	15	assess practical skills
Semester Work	20.00		assess practical skills