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DLT 103 - Tooth Morphology

Course Description

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

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Dental Terminology      

Class

2

Tooth Morphology and Waxing Procedures

D. Lab

9

Primary and Mixed Dentition

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

6

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

DENTAL TERMINOLOGY

5

0

0

Dental anatomy and terminology

Define terms of orientation and dental anatomy.

 

 

 

 

Use terms of orientation and dental anatomy.

 

 

 

 

Compare the three tooth classification systems.

 

 

 

TOOTH MORPHOLOGY AND WAXING PROCEDURES       

12

90

0

Morphological features

Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular centrals.

 

 

 

 

Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular laterals.

 

 

 

 

Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular cuspids.

 

 

 

 

Describe morphological features of maxillary and mandibular biscuspids.

 

 

 

 

Describe morphological features of maxillary molars.

 

 

 

 

Describe morphological features of mandibular molars.

 

 

 

Waxing procedures

Differentiate two basic waxing techniques.

 

 

 

 

Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular centrals.

 

 

 

 

Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular laterals.

 

 

 

 

Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular cuspids.

 

 

 

 

Perform waxing procedure for maxillary and mandibular bicuspids.

 

 

 

 

Perform waxing procedure for maxillary molars.

 

 

 

 

Perform waxing procedures for maxillary and mandibular molars.

 

 

 

PRIMARY AND MIXED DENTITION

3

0

0

Primary and mixed dentition

Describe the significance of mixed dentition in maintaining proper oral health.

 

 

 

 

Differentiate anatomy of primary teeth versus permanent teeth.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Quintessence of dental technology

 

Models

 

P.K. Thomas Molds #3044, 3300, 3310

Viade Typodont #2600