• Course Code :
  RESTE 515
• Level :
  Undergraduate
• Course Hours :
  3.00 Hours
• Department :
  Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine

Instructor information :

This course is designed to expand the student knowledge through the available subjects that include: conservative approach, esthetic considerations, non-carious lesions, bonding to tooth tissues.

Conservative approach in restorative dentistry, Esthetic considerations in operative dentistry, Bonding to tooth tissues, Management of non-carious lesions, Smile design

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:
	1- 1.a Understand the conservative approach in restorative dentistry. 2- 2.a Discuss the main causes of the actual shift in the concepts of cavity extension. 3- 3.a Sort the advanced diagnostic tools and cutting tools required to apply the non-invasive model of treatment. 4- 4.a Sketch the recent conservative cavity designs and when to be used. 5- 5.a List causes of esthetic defects and objectives of restoring esthetics. 6- 6.a List the components of the esthetic formula. 7- 7.a Describe the mechanism of color perception, and color parameters. 8- 8.a List the factors affecting the optical qualities of an object and the requirements for correct color determination. 9- 9.a List the factors essential for a successful adhesive junction and the requirement for an ideal dentin bonding agent. 10- 10.a Outline the development performed in dentin bonding systems and their classification. 11- 11.a Define bonding and different bonding mechanisms. 12- 12.a Understand the properties of the tooth structure and its influence on the bonding mechanism. 13- 13.a Point out causes of different non carious lesions and their clinical appearance 14- 14.a Recognize the principles of digital smile design.
b. Intellectual Skills:
	1- 1.b Compare between Black's principles of extension for prevention and the recent conservative approach. 2- 2.b Plan for esthetic cavity design using different restorative materials and techniques. 3- 3.b Compare between bonding to enamel and bonding to dentin. 4- 4.b Differentiate between different non-carious lesions. 5- 5.b Plan the treatment of different non-carious lesions.
c. Professional and Practical Skills:
	1- 1.c Solve some esthetic problems using different restorative materials and techniques. 2- 2.c Perform all cavity preparations design to receive different restorative materials according to the patient conditions.
d. General and Transferable Skills:
	1- 1.d Demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behavior in dealing with staff members and patients. 2- 2.d Apply the information technology as a mean of communication for data collection and analysis. 3- 3.d Appreciate life-long learning. 4- 4.d Manage time effectively. 5- 5.d Work in a team collaboratively. 6- 6.d Handle emergency situations professionally.

For further information :

• Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
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