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Identify several uses for dental materials in restorative, preventive,
and adjunct areas. (I)
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Identify physical and biological considerations of dental materials
and relate them to the oral environment. (II)
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Identify the types and causes of corrosion and tarnish of dental
restorations, and the effects on the longevity of those restorations.
(II)
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Describe the classification, types, composition, manipulation, and
uses of dental cements; identify cements used for temporary,
intermediate, and permanent restorations, their uses, properties, and
composition. (III)
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Describe the uses and properties of varnishes and liners. (III)
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Identify the physical properties and composition of dental amalgam
alloys, describe the setting reactions, manipulation, and mixing
techniques; and describe the properties of mercury as it relates to
amalgam alloys regarding patient and operator safety. (IV)
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Identify the types, categories, techniques of application, and
manipulation of synthetic resins as restorative materials and
sealants. (V)
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Identify the various impression materials used in dentistry, citing
composition, limitations, advantages, properties, the manipulation and
use for each. (VI)
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Identify various materials used for fabricating models from
impressions; describe the differences in structure and properties; and
identify which model materials are appropriate for specific
impressions. (VII)
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Identify the purpose, advantages, limitations, and techniques that are
used in cleansing and polishing of teeth, restorations, and dental
appliances. (VIII)
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Identify the various waxes, their composition, properties, uses,
limitations, and manipulation. (IX)
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Describe the properties and uses of plastics and synthetic resins for
use in construction of removable prosthetics and mouth protectors. (X)
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Describe the properties and usage of gold and nonprecious alloys, and
alloying ingredients; describe heat treating and methods of
controlling physical characteristics of alloys used in dentistry. (XI)
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Describe materials used for investment and casting; explain the
investment and casting process; describe defects that could occur in
the casting and explain how they could be avoided. (XII)
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Identify the uses, composition, and physical properties of dental
porcelain base metal alloys and miscellaneous esthetic dental
materials. (XIII)
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Describe infection control and universal precautions when working with
dental materials and laboratory equipment. (XIV)
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