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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
· explain what polymeric materials are and to describe their nature.
· understand the production methods of polymers, as well as their categories.
· understand the types and properties of polymers that are applicable to dental technology.
· distinguish and explain the relationship of dental polymers with aesthetics.
· know the modern polymers of aesthetic coating and the prosthetic constructions made from them.
· recognize and describe modern polymers of aesthetic coating.
· know and distinguish their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their use.
· know the modern devices used for the polymerization of these materials.
· Demonstrate that they understand the whole process of applying all the prior knowledge in dental technology.
General
SYLLABUS
The course is a key factor for the successful construction of prosthetic restorations with the use of modern aesthetic coating polymers. It is offered through a cycle of 13 theoretical courses which are analyzed below:
· Introduction to polymer technology. Definition. Onomatology. Fundamentals.
· Classification of polymers. Polymer categories. Linear, intersected, homopolymers, copolymers.
· Polymeric states. Amorphous, crystalline, elastomers, point of vitrous transition.
· Polymer polymerization. Polymers condensation. Polymers of addition. Degree of polymerization of polymers. Molecular weight.
· Biomaterial polymers: biostable, biodegradable, water-soluble. Polymers used in the manufacture of substitutes for the human body.
· Dental polymers and polymers of dental technology: composite resins, dental waxes, impression materials, acrylic resin, denture base materials, etc.
· Reinforced polymeric materials for aesthetic restorations or laboratory composite resins. Definition and types.
· Reinforced polymers of aesthetic coating. Advantages, disadvantages, indications, contraindications, applications, types of construction.
· Modern polymeric systems of aesthetic coating. Description, mode of use, points of special attention during the laboratory procedure.
· Polymers of aesthetic coating in the fixed prosthetics. Kinds, applications, way of use. Demonstration of clinical cases.
· Polymers of aesthetic coating in fixed prosthetics. Kinds, applications, way of use. Demonstration of clinical cases.
· Polymers of aesthetic coating and implants. Kinds, applications, way of use. Demonstration of clinical cases.
· Polymers of aesthetic coating with CAD-CAM technology. Kinds, applications, way of use. Demonstration of clinical cases.