RESD 111 - Operative Dentistry I Laboratory

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-54-0)
PD

Laboratory exercises include cavity preparation for amalgam in ivorine teeth and extracted natural teeth. Amalgam restorations are placed and carved in all of the preparations. Amalgams placed in natural teeth are polished. The manipulation and application of cement bases, liners and cavity varnish are included. Also the study of dental materials that includes physical, chemical and mechanical properties and the interaction of basic materials with the biological system are included in this course. A dental materials laboratory is included to illustrate both properties and manipulation of dental materials.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: laboratory

Location Offered: Memphis

Term Offered: Fall