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Focuses on oral anatomy, dental anatomy, and occlusion with the emphasis on dental morphology. Laboratory exercises incorporate waxing procedures. Topics include: dental terminology, tooth morphology and waxing procedures, and primary and mixed dentition
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Dental Terminology |
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2 |
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Tooth Morphology and Waxing Procedures |
D. Lab |
9 |
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Primary and Mixed Dentition |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
6 |
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Program admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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DENTAL TERMINOLOGY |
5 |
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Dental anatomy and terminology |
Define terms of orientation and dental anatomy. |
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Use terms of orientation and dental anatomy. |
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TOOTH MORPHOLOGY AND WAXING PROCEDURES |
12 |
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Morphological features |
Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular centrals. |
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Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular laterals. |
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Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular cuspids. |
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Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular biscuspids. |
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Describe morphological features of maxillary molars. |
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Describe morphological features of mandibular molars. |
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Waxing procedures |
Differentiate two basic waxing techniques. |
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Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular centrals. |
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Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular laterals. |
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Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular cuspids. |
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Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular bicuspids. |
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Perform waxing procedure for maxillary molars. |
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Perform waxing procedures for maxillary and mandibular molars. |
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PRIMARY AND MIXED DENTITION |
3 |
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Primary and mixed dentition |
Describe the significance of mixed dentition in maintaining proper oral health. |
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Differentiate anatomy of primary teeth versus permanent teeth. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Brand, R., &
Isselhard, D. E. (1990). Anatomy of
orofacial structures (4th ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby.
Mazuiewicz, L. (1982).
Dental laboratory technology: Air Force
manual. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Short, M. J. (1989). Essential oral anatomies: Teeth, head, and
neck. Albany, NY: Delmar.
Audiovisuals
Isenberg, B., et al.
(Year). Dental anatomy (Vol. 1 - 10).
Birmingham, AL: University of Alabama School of Dentistry.
Ney. (Year). Introduction to posterior tooth anatomy [Slide].
Journals
Models
P.K. Thomas Molds #3044, 3300, 3310
Viade Typodont #2600