DHY 221 - Dental Materials

1. Formulate the reasons a dental assistant/dental hygienist should be knowledgeable in the science of dental materials.
   1. Generate the rationale for studying dental materials
   2. Rank the standards for dental materials
   3. Organize the classifications of dental materials
   4. Compare and contrast the classifications of dental caries and restorations
2. Categorize Physical, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Properties in relation to the oral cavity.
   1. Compare and contrast the difference between physical, chemical, electrical and mechanical properties and the properties of each.
   2. Interpret how these properties may alter a restoration.
3. Compare and contrast the use of Preventative materials including whitening agents, sealants, mouth protectors, and fluorides.
   1. Organize tooth whitening agents and assess the processes of use.
   2. Interpret the purpose, procedure, and efficacy of dental sealants.
   3. Rewrite the purpose of mouth protectors and organize the types used.
   4. Categorize the components in fluoride gels, rinses and varnishes and defend their uses.
4. Generate the characteristics and uses of dental amalgam.
   1. Evaluate the types of silver alloy available for amalgam, in terms of content, particle shape and explain the clinical consequences of using different alloy types.
   2. Compose the factors that affect handling and performance of amalgam.
   3. Critique the physical properties and how those factors determine the life of a restoration.
   4. Assess mercury toxicity and proper protocol for dental personnel.
5. Organize the composition, properties and application of direct esthetic restorations including:
   1. Categorize the uses, components, and factors affecting the placement of composites.
   2. Categorize the uses, components and factors affecting the placement of glass ionomers.
   3. Rewrite the steps for placement of a direct polymeric restoration.
6. Formulate the Adhesive materials used with amalgam and direct polymeric restorations.
   1. Categorize the uses and properties of adhesives for each type of restoration.
   2. Compare and contrast the differences of the microanatomy of enamel and of dental regarding etching and bonding.
7. Formulate the properties and uses of finishing, polishing, and cleansing agents.
   1. Assess the different types of polishing and the abrasives used.
   2. Rank the factors affecting abrasion and polishing.
   3. Generate uses, contraindications, and components in polishing agents and dentifrices.
8. Compose the function of different categories of impression materials including:
   1. Assess the difference between direct and indirect restorative procedures.
   2. Organize the different uses and composition of impression materials.
   3. Compare and contrast the difference between reversible and irreversible impression materials and advantages/disadvantages of each.
   4. Critique infection control of the impression in relation to dental personnel.
9. Organize the characteristics and uses of gypsum materials.
   1. Compare and contrast properties related to each type of gypsum material and why they are important.
   2. Design the general procedure for producing a quality gypsum product.
   3. Prove the chemical formulation that produces a gypsum material.
   4. Critique the procedure for a quality study model.
10. Compare and contrast the properties and uses of waxes.
    1. Categorize the difference between pattern waxes and processing waxes.
    2. Organize the properties of waxes.
11. Rewrite the properties and uses of casting alloys, wrought alloys and solders.
    1. Compare and contrast the composition of various metals used and support why they are important.
    2. Generate the steps needed to achieve the casting process for an indirect restoration.
    3. Categorize the different types of indirect restorations and argue the advantages or disadvantages of each.
    4. Organize the different types of metals and classifications of each.
12. Compare and contrast the properties and uses of acrylic resins in removable prostheses and provisional restorations.
    1. Formulate polymerization.
    2. Organize the steps in the construction of a removable prosthesis.
    3. Structure the fabrication of a provision restoration.
13. Compare and contrast the components and uses of cements, bases, cavity liners and varnishes.
    1. Organize the properties and function of each type of cement, base, liner and varnish.
    2. Predict the manipulation and chemical reactions of each type of cement, base, liner and varnish
    3. Categorize the different cements, base, liner or varnish used in reference to the type of restoration being placed.
14. Compare and contrast the indications and contraindications for dental implants and the various types used.
    1. Categorize the materials used for implants.
    2. Critique the stages of osseointegration.
    3. Formulate the proper care of a dental implant by dental personnel and the patient.
15. Compare and contrast the different types of sutures.
    1. Categorize the classification of suture materials.