Dental Ceramics I
Cerâmica I
Curse code:9791203
Paulo João Bela Teiga De Durão Maurício
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
Instrumental skills:
- To be able to organize, plan, identify problems and propose solutions conducive to professional improvement.
- To be able to describe, fabricate work models and dies for metal ceramic restorations by using the appropriate instruments, equipment and materials. Work protocols.
- To plan, fabricate and finish unitary crown restorations in ceramic.
Interpersonal skills:
- To show empathy towards others, respect ethics and professional deontology.
- Taking responsibility for one’s actions, learning from ongoing self-evaluation.
- Ability to adjust to new situations.
Systemic skills:
- To communicate assertively, effectively and appropriately with peers and teaching staff.
- To adapt to change and willingness to learn throughout life.
- To show autonomy and creativity based on scientific evidence.
Syllabus:
- Dental Anatomy and its Importance in Diagnostic Wax-Up and Ceramic Sculpture.
- Types of Metal Alloys for Metal Ceramic Restorations; Ceramic to Metal Bonding.
- The Ceramics.
- Ceramics: Introduction, History and Evolution; Use in Dentistry; Types and Specific Purposes of Ceramics, Work Protocols, Shapes, Forms and Work Tools, Humidity Control, Aesthetics, Shape and Colour, Occlusion, etc.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Naylor PW (2009) Metal-Ceramic Technology, 2nd ed., Quintessence. ISBN: 978-0-86715-460-3.
- Ubassy G (1993) Shape and Color, Quintessence. ISBN: 0-86715-207-9.
- Kataoka S, Nishimura Y (2002) Nature’s Morphology, Quintessence. ISBN: 0-86715-411-X.
- Hammerle C. (2008) Dental Ceramics, essential aspects for clinical practice, Quintessence. ISBN: 9781850971818.