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Applied Dental Biomaterials

Course Code :
DBM 212
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine

Instructor information :

Area of Study :

- To present the applied aspects 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. - 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)
E-mail: [email protected]

Applied Dental Biomaterials

Impression materials, Model and Die Materials, Investment Materials,Casting technology , Dental Casting Alloys , None Metallic Denture Base.

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

Applied Dental Biomaterials

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Describe / discuss strengthening or improving or modifying procedures of applied dental materials and properties of newly introduced/modified materials
2-	List technical considerations, possible errors and defects.
3-	Understand the properties, chemistry of setting reactions, compositions and microstructures.
4-	Recognize the different applied dental materials preparation or processing procedures.
5-	Identify the different applied dental materials types and classifications.
6-	Recognize the ideal requirements of the different dental materials according to their clinical applications.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	Criticize prepared / processed applied dental materials.
2-	Compare between the applied dental materials according to their properties and use
3-	Relate composition and microstructure of the different applied dental materials to their properties and behaviors.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	Asses prepared / processed dental materials for possible defects.
2-	Illustrate probably the manipulation steps of the different applied dental materials.
3-	Recognize the appropriate material suitable for each clinical situation.
4-	Identify the different dental materials and their mode of supply.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	Demonstrate appropriate professional attitude and behavior in different situations.
2-	Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff members for information gathering.

For further information :

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

Applied Dental Biomaterials

Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
1. Impression materials
2. Model and Die Materials
3. Investment Materials
4. Casting technology
5. Dental Casting Alloys.
6. None Metallic Denture Base.

For further information :

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

Applied Dental Biomaterials

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
Small group sessions.
Demonstration
E-Learning
Self-learning
Problem based learning (PBL)

For further information :

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

Applied Dental Biomaterials

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.	Assess What
5.1. Written examinations knowledge and understanding and intellectual skills.	25.00
5.2. Oral examination	10.00
5.3. Practical examination	15.00
5.4. Mid-term Examinations	30.00
5.5. Semester Work	20.00