Aim and Content

The discipline Dental Biomaterials addresses the materials used in dentistry (dental biomaterials, dental materials) used for restoration or prevention. The field includes an overview of the various types of materials, their properties and how they are handles. Biological, clinical, and formal aspects related to the materials used in dentistry are also presented.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Students will be able to explain

• the structure, composition and properties of relevant groups of biomaterials; permanent and temporary dental restoration materials for direct and indirect techniques
• procedures that could affect the materials in the oral cavity
• materials used for preventing dental disease and other dental injuries
• regulatory / legislative matters that affect the selection and use of biomaterials
• potential biological and clinical effects

SkillsStudents will be able to

• make a critical evaluation of dental materials based on knowledge of the properties and information from manufacturers as well as from independent sources of information
• consider relevant materials and take adequate account of present biomaterials for the treatment of patients
• assess any abnormal reactions to materials
• handle relevant dental biomaterials in an adequate manner

General competenceThe student should

• communicate with the public on issues related to dental materials
• understand that dental materials are subjected to rapid changes and therefore a continuous updating of knowledge and skills, as well as methods, is necessary in order to achieve the required competence

Course offered (semester)

1th semester

Department

Department of clinical dentistry

Teaching Methods

Instruction is given as lectures

Assessment methods

2 hour written examination

Grading Scale

Pass/Fail

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.