DA 125W - Dental Materials II

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Introduces the theory of indirect and adjunct restorative procedures.

Prerequisite(s): DA 106, DA 110, DA 110LW, DA 113W, DA 114W, DA 117W, and HSC 140 with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each
Corequisite(s): Full time: DA 120LW DA 120 DA 121W DA 123LW DA 123W DA 125LW
Part time: DA 120, DA 120LW, DA 121W, and DA 125LW
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Discuss impression materials used in dentistry.
1. Describe the types of various preliminary and final impression materials.
2. Identify the composition of the components of hydrocolloid (irreversible and reversible), polysulfide, polyether, and vinylpolysiloxane impression materials.
3. Describe the properties and characteristics of each category of impression materials.
4. Describe the uses of each type of impression material.
Discuss various gypsum products used in dentistry.
1. Identify the origin and composition of various gypsum products.
2. Identify the properties, characteristics, and uses of gypsum products.
3. Discuss the various types of die and other gypsum materials used in commercial dental labs.
Discuss acrylics (plastics) and ceramics used in dentistry.
1. Identify the chemical composition of acrylics (plastics), porcelain, and ceramics.
2. Identify the properties, characteristics, and uses of various acrylic and ceramic materials.
3. Differentiate between light cure and auto cure acrylic materials and their uses.
4. Discuss production of indirect acrylic restorations, other acrylic products, and oral appliances.
5. Discuss the application process of acrylic and ceramic materials.
Discuss dental waxes.
1. Identify the categories of various dental waxes.
2. Identify the composition and uses of various dental waxes.
Discuss the applications of metals used in dentistry.
1. Describe the terminology pertaining to different dental alloys and gold.
2. Identify the four types of gold and their uses.
3. Describe the components and functions of alloys used for partial dentures.
Discuss dental cements (luting agents).
1. Describe chemical compositions, properties, and characteristics of different types of dental cements.
2. Describe pros and cons of properties of different luting materials.
3. Discuss the uses, manipulation, and application of cements.
Discuss polishers and abrasives.
1. Describe various types of polishing agents and abrasives.
2. Discuss using polishing agents and abrasives.
3. Describe the polishing and cleaning procedure for removable oral appliances.
4. Describe the chemical compositions, properties, and characteristics of various polishing agents and abrasives.