To educate students to advocate a suitable treatment plan for partial tooth loss, and to train them in preparations for the provision of fixed dental prosthesis.
Objectives
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To present the basic properties of dental materials as they are related to clinical manipulation by the dentist
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To bridge the gap between the knowledge obtained in the basic courses in materials science, chemistry, and physics and that in dental procedures
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To analyze the benefits and limitations of dental materials
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To make rational decisions on the selection of dental materials and their use in a clinical practice
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To present the basic properties of dental materials as they are related to clinical manipulation by the dentist
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To bridge the gap between the knowledge obtained in the basic course in materials science, chemistry, and physics, and that dental procedures
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To analyze the benefits and limitations of dental materials
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To make rational decisions on the selection of dental materials and their use in a clinical practice.