Ceramic II
Cerâmica II
Course code:9791209
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:
- Fixed Prosthesis principles of tooth preparation.
- Anterior or posterior teeth 3 unit bridge and the pillars of all ceramic restorations.
- Making of metal infrastructures for metal-ceramic bridges (porcelain fused to metal bridge); design of anterior and posterior dental bridge models; Pre-treatment considerations as to the size, length and height of the bridge. Dental pontics; types of dental pontics; bridge connectors.
- Types of all ceramic systems – classification according to respective fabrication methods and composition; An overview of the evolution of all ceramic systems.
- Ceramics – potential laboratorial and clinical complications and available solutions.
- Dental ceramics current thinking and trends; Research.
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 Clinic Practice, Quintessence. ISBN: 9781850971818.