Dental Prosthesis

Dental Ceramics I2

Cerâmica I

Course code:9791203

Paulo João Bela Teiga de Durão Maurício

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

Instrumental skills:

  • To be able to organize, plan, identify problems and propose solutions conducive to professional improvement.
  • To be able to describe, fabricate work models and dies for metal ceramic restorations by using the appropriate instruments, equipment and materials. Work protocols.
  • To plan, fabricate and finish unitary crown restorations in ceramic.

Interpersonal skills:

  • To show empathy towards others, respect ethics and professional deontology.
  • Taking responsibility for one’s actions, learning from ongoing self-evaluation.
  • Ability to adjust to new situations.

Systemic skills:

  • To communicate assertively, effectively and appropriately with peers and teaching staff.
  • To adapt to change and willingness to learn throughout life.
  • To show autonomy and creativity based on scientific evidence.
Syllabus:
  1. Principles associated with Dental Preparations performed in Fixed Prosthesis
  2. Molding of dental and dental arches, plaster casting, confection of Accu-trac and Pindex
  3. The dental anatomy and its importance in diagnostic waxing and ceramic sculpture
  4. Mock-up
  5. Types of metal alloys used in metal-ceramic restorations; Metal / ceramic bonding
  6. Foundry; inclusion, casting and surface preparation of metal structures
  7. The Ceramics
  8. Presentation and historical evolution of Ceramics; use of Ceramics in dental medicine, types of ceramics and their different applications. Working protocols with ceramics; Forms of presentation and tools for their handling; Control of humidity, aesthetics, shape and color, occlusion, etc.
  9. Working protocols with ceramics; forms of presentation and instruments for their handling
  10. Aesthetics, shape and color
  11. Features
  12. Occlusion
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Naylor PW (2009) Metal-Ceramic Technology, 2nd ed., Quintessence. ISBN: 978-0-86715-460-3.
  • Ubassy G (1993) Shape and Color, Quintessence. ISBN: 0-86715-207-9.
  • Kataoka S, Nishimura Y (2002) Nature’s Morphology, Quintessence. ISBN: 0-86715-411-X.
  • Hammerle C. (2008) Dental Ceramics, essential aspects for clinical practice, Quintessence. ISBN: 9781850971818.