COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MATERIALS SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DHF 2017 MATERIALS SCIENCE COMPULSORY 1 0 0 2

Offered By

Dentist

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MELIH ÜLGEY

Offered to

Dentist

Course Objective

To teach the contents, properties, usage patterns of materials used in prosthetic dental treatments and new developments in materials.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Learns the materials used in dentistry.
2   Classifies different types of materials and these materials according to their compositions.
3   Recognizes the properties of dental materials.
4   Learns how to obtain and shape dental materials.
5   Learns different application techniques of dental materials

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the knowledge of substances, the structure of the substance, the substances used in dentistry and their general properties Cements II
2 Physical properties of matter, concepts and units Composite resins
3 Gypsum, its structure, physical and chemical properties, waxes and properties Dental porcelain (description, history, content)
4 Impression Materials properties, impression trays, classification, hydrocolloids Sterilization in Dentistry, disinfectants, disinfection of impression materials
5 Thermoplastic impression materials, zincoxygenol ZNOE-based impression materials Retraction Agents All Porcelain Systems
6 Elastomeric Impression Agents Dentin Binders
7 Polymer, polymerization, acrylic resins Biological Compatibility in Dental Materials
8 Metals and metal alloys Tissue modifiers-Soft lining materials
9 Investments and casting Acrylic and Porcelain Teeth
10 Cements I Dental ceramics
11 Metal-backed ceramics All-ceramic systems
12 Corrosion and Staining Varnish, Cavity Coaters
13 Finishing and polishing equipment

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Kenneth J. ANUSAVICE:2003; Philips Science of Dental Materials; 11th Edition, Saunders Elsevier.
2. William J. O'Brien:2002; Dental Materials and Their Selection; 3 th Edition,Quintessence Publishing Co,Inc
3. Akçaboy C, Suca S.,1993; Ölçü Maddeleri ve Klinik Uygulamaları, Gazi Üniversitesi Iletişim Fakültesi Basımevi, Ankara.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Expression,
Reading

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1 ARS 1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 ARS 2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 ARSO MIDTERM EXAM AVERAGE ARS1*0.50 + ARS2*0.50
4 YS SEMESTER FINAL EXAM
5 YYBN SEMESTER FINAL COURSE GRADE ARSO * 0.40 + YS * 0.60
6 BUT Resit Exam Grade
7 BBN Resit Course Grade ARSO * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60

Assessment Criteria

1. The student should be able to describe the materials used in dentistry,
2. The student should be able to classify different types of materials and their compositions.
3. The student should be able to describe the properties of dental materials.
4. The student should be able to describe how dental materials are obtained and formed.
5. The student should be able to explain different application techniques of dental materials.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

melih.ulgey@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 28 1 28
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 2 5 10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 40

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8
LO.135
LO.222225
LO.344335
LO.42225
LO.535

CONTACT INFORMATION
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