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Postgraduate Course: Dental Materials Science (DENT11148)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course will review the basic science and clinical performance of those dental materials and biomaterials commonly utilised in the delivery of prosthodontic treatment. Instruction is in the form of a programme of seminars and lectures.
Course description Syllabus/Lecture List
Properties of biomaterials
Dental composite resin
High strength ceramics
Etchable ceramics
Dentine bonding
Impression materials
Dental stones
Dental alloys
Provisional Restorative materials
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Understand the properties of materials used in the prosthodontic management of patients.
  2. Have knowledge of Commonly Utilised Laboratory Tests.
  3. Demonstrate Knowledge of Laboratory-based, study designs in the field of materials used in prosthodontics.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsDental materials,prosthodontics,biomaterials,properties,clinical performance,laboratory testing.
Contacts
Course organiserDr Krishna Bhatia
Tel: (0131) 536 3976
Email: kbhatia@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3982
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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