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Curriculum subject

Material studies I

Subject
Subject code 2MVA13MO-1
Subject name Material studies I
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2016 HT
Study year 1
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Academicians
Toomas Pihl
Subject loads
Lecture 38
Personal study 40
Aim
Students are introduced with the historical develop
ment of materials used in dental technology. Student gets to know the technologies of preparing materials used to produce dental prostheses, their composition, structure and
advantages as well as disadvantages, mutual suitability and classification of materials used.
Study outcome
Having passed the subject, the student:
1.uses correct terminology of the field;
2.knows the history of the materials used in dental technology, their physical and mechanical properties and methods or determination;
3.knows different types of gypsum (natural, synthetic) and is familiar with the classes of gypsum;
4.differentiates between different types of acrylics,
is familiar with the chemical processes involved when handling acrylics and technical requirements;
5.knows and recognizes the composition and types of wax, impression materials, abrasive materials, polishing materials
and isolating agents;
6.is familiar with the effect of desinfection agents
on different dental technology materials.
Current rounds
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