- To diagnose the lesions of dental tissues,
- To plan their treatment,
- To treat these lesions according to the current scientific knowledge in the field of restorative dentistry.
Main themes
- Study of dental restorative materials (end of operative dentistry, part 1)
- Critical study of the current diagnosis techniques used in dentistry
- Differential diagnosis of the dental lesions
- Dental examination and treatment planning
- Instruments and techniques used in restorative dentistry
- Systematic description of the techniques to be used according to particular clinical situations
Esthetic and non esthetic dental materials
Content and teaching methods
Contents :
The different dental lesions as well as the methods that are used to diagnose them are explained. The mechanical, aesthetic, biological properties of the restorative materials are described and guide the way each type of lesion will be treated according to the current scientific knowledge.
Methods :
Lectures illustrated by slides, pictures and videos. All the elements that are described are practised at the laboratory (DENT 1387).
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisite :
- Dental anatomy
- Introduction to dental sciences
- Operative dentistry, part 1
- The general scientific and medical knowledge taken in during BAC 1 and BAC 2.
Examination :
1 hour oral exam.
Support :
Syllabus, printed powerpoint slides, CD-Rom.