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Course Code: 
DENT 213
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
1
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
1
ECTS: 
1
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
The course intends to provide knowledge about the science of dental biomaterials including their limitations and create awareness environmental issues relevant to their use.
Course Content: 

Properties of dental materials (Biological- mechanical rheological) Properties of dental materials (Thermal- Optical- Other), various laboratory and clinical restorative-prosthetic materials in dentistry.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Case Study 5: Practice
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Preclinical Lab Study C: Homework-Case study D: Clinical performance form E:OSCHE

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Course Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes  Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods  Assessment Methods 
Describe the characteristic of glass ionomer cement and restorative materials. PLO 9,

PLO 15

1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Evaluate the component and characteristics of amalgam restorations PLO 9 PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Describe the composition and use of adhesive materials. PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Evaluate the characteristics of composite materials for both anterior and posterior region PLO 9, PLO 15,  1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Describe the terminology used for properties of dental materials PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Distinguish the characteristics of casts and investments PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Identify the type, indication, contraindication and comparison of impression materials PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Describe the type of waxes used as dental material PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Describe the components and use of acrylic resins PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Recognize the types of corrosion and the type, composition of metals used for fixed and removable dentures  PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Identify content, characteristics of dental ceramics PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C
Evaluate the content, characteristics and use of conventional and luting cements for crown and bridge restoration PLO 9, PLO 15 1,2,3,5 A, B, C

Course Flow

 

COURSE CONTENT( 3. semester)
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Properties of dental materials 1. (Biological- mechanical rheological) Recommended resources
2 Properties of dental materials 2. (Thermal- Optical- Other) Recommended resources
3 Gypsum Recommended resources
4 Investment Recommended resources
5 Classification of impression materials and hydrocolloid impression material. Recommended resources
6 Zinc oxide eugenol and impression compound Recommended resources
7 Elastomeric impression materials Recommended resources
8 Comparison of impression materials Recommended resources
9 Wax Recommended resources
10 General considerations about materials used for prosthetic dentistry Recommended resources
11 Acrylic resins Recommended resources
12 Metal and Corrosion Recommended resources
13 Dental Ceramics Recommended resources
14 Dental Ceramics types, metal/ceramic connection Recommended resources

Recommended Sources

 

Textbook 1. Hand-outs 

2. Sevil Gürgan (Turkish editors) Orginal:  Sturdevants Art and Science of Operative Dentistry,Theodore M Roberson, Harald O Heynman Edward J Swift, 2011.

3. Berrin Dayangaç. Kompozit Rezin Restorasyonlar., 2000.

4. Richard S. Schwartz, Thomas Hilton, J. William Robbins, James B. Summitt. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: a contemporary approach, 2006.

5.Arzu Aykor, Jale Tanalp. (Turkish editors)  Operatif Dişhekimliğinde Gelişmeler Güncel pratik uygulamalar. Original:  Jean-François Poulet, Nairn H. F. Wilson. Massimo Fuzi. Türkçe Çeviri, 2006. 

6. Robert G. Craig, John M Powers, John C. Wataha. Dental Materials Properties and Manipulation ,2000

7. William J. O’Brien. Dental Materials and Their Selection. 2002.

8. Senih.Çalıkkocaoğlu, Dişhekimliğinde maddeler bilgisi: metal olmayan maddeler, 2000.

Material Sharing

 

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Contemporary literature
Assignments  
Exams 3 Theoretical exam

Assessment

 

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 50%
Quizzes    
Final exam 1 50%
Total    
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE    
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE    
Total   100%

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 Adopting a lifelong learning concept, making necessary planning and practice for continuous professional development.            
2 Planning and managing teamwork in the practice, taking into consideration patient safety and clinical risk management            
3 Applying ethical principles in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues.            
4 Maintenance of an effective communication with the dental staff and patients.            
5 Taking care of the privacy of patient information and keeping and maintaining patient records thoroughly            
6 Using the necessary anamnesis, examination and auxiliary diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of oral and dental diseases and interpreting the relationship between the general health status of the patient and planning of dental treatments.            
7 Making a comprehensive treatment planning that includes all preventive measures by taking the protection and maintenance of health as a priority in all dental practices.            
8 Planning alternative treatment options and make a collaborative decision with the patient about final treatment planning by informing about the advantages and disadvantages of the plans.            
9 Integrating basic medical sciences in clinical sciences and using this information in all procedures of the patient.     X      
10 Making a treatment planning by taking oral health risks  of the patient into consideration and referring to a specialist in cases beyond one’s area of expertise            
11 Performing first step health services of the patient with maximum psychomotor skills and using the principles of evidence based dentistry.                                 
12 Establishing communication with pediatric patients considering the stages of mental development and provision of behavioral management.            
13 Planning, execution and evaluation of community based programs focused on special groups.            
14 Making necessary suggestions in reorganization and areas of national health policies.            
15 Following international literature, evaluating publications critically and integration of research results and evidence based dentistry during practice.       X    

 

ECTS

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration  28 1 28
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice) 10 2 20
Mid-terms 2 1 2
Homework 10 2 20
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load     71
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     2.84
ECTS Credit of the Course     3