Aim and Content

Basic subjects/topics in Cariology, Biomaterials and subjects/topics associated with different types of direct restorations are taught.

Learning Outcomes

KnowledgeStudents will be able to explain:

• the principles and methods for direct restorations
• hand instruments and rotating instruments
• the effects of different preparation instruments on dental hard tissues
• how to handle the dental materials which were used in the course
• basic topics in Cariology?
• characteristics of the current filling materials for direct restauration
• the basic principles of cavity preparation, plastic filling materials and their application

SkillsStudents will be able to:

• assess the indications for various types of direct restorations
• handle the materials in direct restorations affiliations
• the manual skills that are necessary to start clinical practice in Cariology

General competence

Through skills training, the students should have a conscious attitude towards technical quality.

Course offered (semester)

4th semester

Department

Department of clinical dentistry

Teaching Methods

The teaching plan includes lectures, seminars, demonstrations and work on models. Preclinical education/training is mandatory.During the preclinical course in cariology (Block Part 1) a theoretical test will be held.

Assessment methods

The practical presentations are continuously assessed and summarized in the end. A written examination and practical clinical work must be approved before the student can start treating patients in Cariology in the clinic.

Grading Scale

Pass/fail

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.