After completing this course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge:
- explain the structure, composition, types of material reactions and characteristics of relevant groups of biomaterials
permanent and temporary restorative materials for direct and indirect techniques
- materials for prevention of dental disease and teeth damage
- other materials used in dental praxis
define the procedures for materials¿ handlingknow the regulatory/legal aspects regarding choice and use of biomaterialsidentify potential biological and clinical effects of biomaterialsSkills:
- choose biomaterials through critical evaluation based on knowledge of their characteristics and information from the producers and from independent sources
- evaluate which materials can be used for treatment, taking also into consideration the materials already present in the patient¿s mouth
- evaluate eventual unwanted reactions to materials
- treat dental biomaterials in an adequate manner
General competence:
- communicate to the population and answer questions related to dental materials
- be aware that dental biomaterials is a discipline developing rapidly, therefore a continuous update with regard to knowledge and skills is needed, as well as the ways to achieve these