Dental Biomaterials Course Descriptions
BIMA 201: Mechanical Behavior of Dental Biomaterials
Basic principles
of mechanics, elastic deformation, plastic deformation and
fracture. Comparison of mechanical behavior of metallic, ceramic and
polymer dental biomaterial systems. Discussion of tension, compression,
shear, bending, torsion, hardness and impact tests for dental
biomaterials. Includes laboratory exercises.
BIMA 203: Polymeric Dental Biomaterials
Compositions and properties
of polymers utilized in prosthetic, restorative, orthodontic,
preventive, and implant dentistry. The materials include poly
(methyl methacrylate), BIS-GMA, polyurethane and polyvinyl
products in the form of resins, composites and microfills polymerized
by heat, chemicals and ultraviolet or visible lights. Includes
laboratory exercises.
BIMA 204: Advanced Principles of Dental Biomaterials Science
Cross
listed as BIEN 170 and MEEN 170 Introduction to Biomaterials
Science and Engineering
Basic and advanced principles of dental
biomaterials science. Fundamental scientific principles, and
physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of
restorative and preventive dental biomaterials. Relationships
between properties and clinical performance of these materials
and methods used for testing them.
BIMA 205 & 206: Dental Metallurgy 1 & 2
Theory and application
of metallurgical principles to the study of dental alloy systems.
Dental amalgams, noble and base metal casting alloys, and wrought
alloys. Area and extent of study determined by individual needs
of student. Includes laboratory exercises.
BIMA 207: Dental Ceramics
Basic principles of ceramic structures
and properties. History, properties and technology of dental
porcelains, gypsum products and dental casting investments.
Includes laboratory exercises.
BIMA 210 & 211: Advanced Experimental Techniques for Dental
Biomaterials Research 1 & 2
Topics may vary, but will
generally include scanning electron microscopy, mechanical
testing procedures, and X-ray diffraction.
BIMA 219: Dental Cements
Compositions, setting reactions and
properties of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide-eugenol, polycarboxylate,
glass ionomer and resin dental cements. Effects of clinical
variables and the ADA specifications related to these
materials will be included. May include laboratory
exercises.
BIMA 227: Dental Impression Materials
Classification, composition
and properties of the various impression materials used in
restorative and prosthetic dentistry. The material systems
to be discussed include impression compound, hydrocolloids,
polysulfides, polyethers and silicones. May include laboratory
exercises.
BIMA 229: Dental Casting Procedures
History and development
of dental casting procedures. Basic principles and techniques
for centrifugal, vacuum and pressure casting. Solidification
of metals and classification of porosities. Detailed considerations
for casting of noble and base metal dental alloys. Includes
laboratory exercises.
BIMA 265: Special Topics in Dental Biomaterials
Practical laboratory
exercises designed to provide the student with specific skill
sets and analytic approaches used in modern materials research.
BIMA 294: Teaching Experience in Dental Biomaterials
Teaching
and preclinical laboratory assignments in dental biomaterials
for undergraduate dental students.
BIMA 295: Independent Study
Course work customized to meet specific
student interests/needs.
BIMA 300: Seminar
Current topics and concepts in materials science.
DENT 401: Foundations of Oral Health-1
(First year Dental
Students)
DENT 551: Senior Colloquium-1
(Fourth year Dental Students)
DENT
201: Dental Core Graduate Didactic Core Curriculum
(Graduate
Dental Students)
- Section 1002 - Dental Biomaterials
- Section 1003 - Advanced Prosthodontic
Biomaterials
- Section 1004 - Advanced Endodontic Biomaterials
- Section 1005 - Advanced
Orthodontic Biomaterials
DENT 203: Dental Core
Graduate Didactic Core Curriculum
(Graduate Dental Students)
Section
1015: Modern Analytical Approaches in Electron Microscopy and X-ray
Diffraction
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