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Introduces the materials and techniques used in the fabrication of dental ceramic restorations. Topics include: materials used in dental ceramics, preparatory procedures, ceramic fabrication procedures, and post-fabrication procedures.
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Materials Used in Dental Ceramics |
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2 |
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Preparatory Procedures |
D. Lab |
8 |
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Ceramic Fabrication Procedures |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Post-Fabrication Procedures |
Credit |
6 |
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Prerequisite: |
DLT 101, DLT 102, DLT 103 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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MATERIALS USED IN DENTAL
CERAMICS |
2 |
2 |
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Dental materials |
Demonstrate the use of dental materials in the construction of dental ceramics. |
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PREPARATORY PROCEDURES |
8 |
12 |
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Casts |
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Fabricate removable dies. |
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Identify various types of margins. |
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Expose margins. |
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Substructure |
Describe various single unit substructure designs. |
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Metal fabrication |
Wax metal condition single unit ceramic substructures. |
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Sprue metal condition single unit ceramic substructures. |
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Invest metal condition single unit ceramic substructures. |
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Burnout metal condition single unit ceramic substructures. |
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Cast metal condition single unit ceramic substructures. |
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Finish metal condition single unit ceramic substructures. |
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CERAMIC FABRICATION PROCEDURES |
8 |
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Opaque |
Opaque single unit ceramic substructures. |
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Buildup |
Demonstrate single unit ceramic buildup on a metal substructure. |
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Completion |
Fire single unit ceramic crowns. |
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Grind single unit ceramic crowns. |
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Contour single unit ceramic crowns. |
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Glaze single unit ceramic crowns. |
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POST-FABRICATION PROCEDURES |
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Ceramic repairs |
Perform single unit ceramic repairs. |
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Ceramic troubleshooting |
Identify ceramic substructure design problems. |
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Describe opaque and ceramic buildup problems. |
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Discuss ceramic firing problems. |
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Suggested Resources |
Johnston, J. F., et
al. (1971). Modern practice in crown and
bridge prosthodontics. Philadelphia: Saunders.
Leinfelder, K., &
Taylor, D. (1982). Laboratory and
clinical dental materials. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina.
Mazuiewicz, L. (1982).
Dental laboratory technology: Air Force
manual. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Murray & Sluder.
(1972). Dental laboratory technology:
Fixed restorative techniques. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North
Carolina.
Rhoads, J., et al. (1985). Dental laboratory procedures: Fixed partial dentures (Vol. 2) (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.