Learning objectives
Students are expected to acquire elements relative to dental anatomy, the etiopathogenesis of dental caries, <br />dental traumas and tooth structure anomalies, and dental materials and products. Through practical activities, students<br />are expected to acquire the technical and operational skills in order to be able to perform the relative treatments with<br />particular emphasis on the most modern methods <br />
Prerequisites
Students must have passed all the examinations of the previous years. <br />
Course unit content
<br />Amalgam<br />Current significance<br />Toxicity<br />Indications<br />Preparation of the cavity: evolution from the 19th century to the end of the 20th century<br />Condensing and build-up<br />Polishing<br />Adhesive amalgam<br />Overview of dental materials and products<br />Biological aspects<br />Protection of the dental pulp<br />Bases and liners<br />Direct capping<br />Compound materials and enamel-dentinal adhesives<br />Aspects of dental history and materials/products<br />Glass-Ionomeric cements and derivatives<br />Aspects of dental history and materials/products for CVI, modified CVI and Compomers<br />Cavities for compound materials<br />indications and limitations <br />Sealing and P.R.R.<br />Black classification, first and second classes<br />Black classification, third, fourth and fifth classes<br />Veneering
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Bibliography
Grandini R., Rengo S., Strohmenger L. Odontoiatria restaurativa. 1999 UTET, Torino <br />Pagavino G., Pace R. Progressi in endodonzia Volume I. La lesione endodontica. Linee guida per la diagnosi e la terapia.<br />2001 SEE Firenze <br />Castellucci A. Endodonzia. 2003 Edizioni Martina Bologna <br />
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