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Basic Dental Biomaterials

Course Code :
DBM 111
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine

Instructor information :

Area of Study :

• To present the basic properties of dental materials in relation to their 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. • 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.

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Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
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Basic Dental Biomaterials

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

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Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
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Basic Dental Biomaterials

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	a.1- Identify microstructure of different categories of dental materials as metals and alloys, polymers and ceramics.
2-	a.2- Describe different physical, mechanical and electrochemical properties and scientific terms used in dental materials science.
3-	a.3- Name factors affecting different properties of dental materials.
4-	a.4- State basic testing methodologies for different properties.
5-	a.5- Recognize mechanisms involved in hardening of different categories of materials used in dentistry.
6-	a.6- List challenges facing materials in dental field which may interfere with their successful utilization.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	b.1- Relate between microstructure of different dental materials and their properties.
2-	b.2- Sketch curves describing different properties of dental materials.
3-	b.3- Compare between related and/or confusing scientific terms used in the science of dental materials.
4-	b.4- Explain the effect of different treatments of dental materials on the change of their structure, properties and applications.
5-	b.5- Interpret different causes and signs of failures of different categories of dental materials.
6-	b.6- Predict methods to improve qualities of dental materials.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

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

d. General and Transferable Skills:

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

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

Basic Dental Biomaterials

Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
1. Structure of matter.
2. Physical properties
3. Adhesion
4. Mechanical properties
5. Polymers
6. Metallurgy
7. Corrosion

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

Basic Dental Biomaterials

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
4.1. Lectures
4.2. Small group sessions.
4.3. Demonstration
4.4. E-Learning
4.5. Self-learning
4.6. Problem based learning (PBL)

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

Basic Dental Biomaterials

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.	Assess What
5.1. Written examinations to assess knowledge and understanding and intellectual skills.
5.2. Oral examination to assess knowledge and understanding and intellectual skills.
5.3. Practical examination to assess practical skills.
5.4. Group work to assess practical skills.
5.5. Researches to asses assess knowledge and understanding, intellectual and practical skills.