DENT 1200 Dental Materials

4.0 - 4.5 - 5.5

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course gives students information on the composition and manipulation of materials used in restorative dentistry such as cements, amalgam, composites, glass ionomers, synthetic resins, temporary restorations, and metals. It also covers other materials such as waxes, impression materials, and gypsums. Students polish appliances, and fabricate custom trays, bleaching trays, mouth guards, and temporary crowns and bridges. The course also covers placement and removal of periodontal dressings and temporary crowns.