Introduction Flashcards
Science that deals with the study of different chemical and physical properties, their manipulation and the clinical application or usage of the various materials used in the dental practice.
Dental Materials
Give an example of physical properties
Elasticity
Malleability
Size
Objectives of Dental Materials
Fields in dentistry and dental materials
✏️ Endodontics ✏️ Orthodontics ✏️ Prosthodontics ✏️ Pediatric Dentistry ✏ Periodontics ✏️ Restorative Dentistry
Deals with the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of tooth.
Endodontics
Study and treatment of malocclusion
Orthodontics
Field that deals in the replacement for something that is missing in the oral cavity
Prosythodontics
Give an example of the treatment for prosthodontics
FPD
BRIDGE
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth and mouth in children
✒️ Pediatric Dentistry
Focuses on the preservation and restoration of decayed,defective,missing and traumatized teeth.
Restorative Dentistry
Orthodontics materials:
Molar band Band Archwire Hook Bracket Elastic ligature
One of the most prevalent diseases affecting humans.
Dental Caries
He divided caries into 6 classifications
G.V Black
Lesion or caries found on the occlusal surface of posterior teeth or lingual surfaces of anterior teeth.
Class 1
Lesion or caries found on proximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Class 2
Lesion or caries found on proximal surface of anterior teeth NOT involving the incisal angle
Class 3
Lesion or caries found on proximal surface of anterior teeth involving the incisal angle.
Class 4
Lesion or caries found on the cervical area.
Class 5
Lesion or caries found on the surface that are not classified into class 1-5
Class 6
Example of Class 6
Cusp tip
Middle area of tooth
Agencies that govern approval of dental materials
FDI
Federación Dental Internacional
ADA
American Dental Association
ISO
International Organization for Standardization