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Biomaterials

Course Code :
PROS 242
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine

Instructor information :

Title:Lecturer
Name: MOHAMED MAHMOUD ABDELFATAH AMMAR
Office hours:20-Hours

Title:Teaching Assistant
Name: Ahmed Mohamed Abdelaleem Mohamed elsaid Shhatah
Office hours:8-Hours

Area of Study :

• To analyze the benefits and limitations of dental materials. • To make rational decisions on the selection of dental materials and use in a clinical practice.

For further information :

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

Models and die materials , invesiment materials waxes impresion materials , dental casting and base metal alloys , casting technolgy and joining of metals amalgum and cental ceramics , poreclian metal restorations , dental cements , denture base resin , direct ethetic restorative materials

For further information :

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

Biomaterials

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Understanding chemistry of setting, basic principles and technical considerations of gypsum / products list the different die materials used in dentistry
2-	Recognize the requirements, components and types of investment materials
3-	Identify casting procedures and the possible defects
4-	Recognize the different types of dental casting alloys, their properties, methods of casting and uses.
5-	Identify the different types of wrought base metal alloys and their properties Express metal joining terminology
6-	Describe soldering and welding procedures
7-	Recognize the structure, properties and technical considerations of dental amalgam.
8-	Recognize the purpose, requirements, classifications, and general characteristics of impression materials list the different types, properties, compositions of waxes
9-	Identify the types, properties, processing techniques of denture base resins.
10-	List the different resilient liners and tissue conditioners for dentures.
11-	Identify the different types of direct esthetic restorative materials, their requirements, compositions, properties and clinical applications.
12-	Recognize the different classes of ceramics, their compositions and method of strengthening.
13-	Discuss dental cements, their classification, uses and properties.
14-	Discuss the newly introduced materials and describe a criterion for their selection.

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..
3-	Handle with care any materials and equipments.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	Identify the different dental materials and their mode of supply.
2-	Properly manipulate the different dental materials.
3-	Select the appropriate material suitable for each clinical situation.
4-	Point out the different prosthesis.

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
Model and Die Materials	4	Impression Materials	Impression Materials
Investment Materials	4	Impression Materials	Impression Materials
Casting technology	4	Model and Die Materials	Model and Die Materials
Dental Casting Alloys	4	Investment Materials	Investment Materials + Casting Technology
Impression Materials	4	1st mid-term exam +	Ceramics
Dental Cements	4	Non-Metallic Denture Base Materials	Non-Metallic Denture Base Materials
Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials	4	Dental Cements	Dental Cements
None Metallic Denture Base	4	Dental Cements	Dental Cements
Dental Ceramics	4	Dental Amalgam	Dental Amalgam
Dental Amalgam	4	2nd mid-term exam + Dental Amalgam	Dental Amalgam
Wrought Wire Alloys	4	Direct Anterior Esthetic Materials	Direct Anterior Esthetic Materials
Joining of metals and alloys	4	Direct Anterior Esthetic Materials	Direct Anterior Esthetic Materials

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	16
first mid term	15.00	5	knowledge and understanding
Oral Examination	10.00	16	knowledge and understanding.
Practical Examination	15.00	15	practical skills
second mid term	15.00	10	knowledge and understanding
Semester Work	20.00		practical skills