Operative Dentistry II - Theoretical TDNT 3228

Course description:

The course is a direct continuation of operative dentistry I, and students will be responsible for building upon the information and skills learned in that course. Students will be expected to understand the normal morphologic and physiologic characteristics of the dento-facial complex and the etiology, diagnosis and prevention of dental caries within the context of restoration of single teeth.
Topics include: different restorative materials, clinical indication and contraindications of different restorative materials, the manipulative steps of different restorative materials, and cavity preparation with different restoratives.

Course Aims:

This course will focus on treatment options that include executing various single tooth direct cavity preparations and subsequently restoring them with the appropriate dental restorative materials.

Course outcomes:

After completing this course, students should be able to know:
  • Amalgam restorations.
  • Resin composite restorations.
  • Cast gold.
  • Intermediary liners and bases.
  • Glass ionomer.
  • Matrix band application.
  • Course Type.