RDS 132

A dental material has always been a fascinating and challenging area for the dental practitioner.  During the past several years dental materials science has undergone a virtual explosion of new knowledge.  The advent of new polymeric and ceramic restorative systems, bonding and adhesive materials, implant materials, glass ionomer cements, precious and non-precious metal restorative systems and impression materials have virtually revolutionized the practice of modern dentistry.  Therefore, dentist uses the largest number of materials from different classes.  Materials are used in dentistry to prevent disease, restore parts of the teeth and associated structure, as well as replace and reconstruct whole teeth and associated hard/soft structures of the jaws and face in a functionally acceptable and esthetically pleasing manner.
            This course is meant to teach the student of dentistry aspects of materials science necessary to enable him to understand and continue to learn dental biomaterials.  Also, to develop an appropriate understanding of the criteria for the selection of materials for specific dental procedures.