Tallinn Health Care College
Subject 'Material studies I'Name in Estonian: Materjaliõpetus I
AimStudents 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 outcomeHaving 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. Is taught in following curricula2016: HT 2015: HT 2014: HT 2013: HT
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