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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHYG 333 Restorative Dentristry III

1 credit
This laboratory course builds on the skills introduced in DHYG 323 Restorative Dentistry II. Students continue to develop restorative dentistry skills on dentoform mannequins in preparation for client clinics and the WREB Restorative Exam. Students continue to study anatomy through amalgam carvings to determine hypothetical anesthetic and rubber dam selection for all restorative procedures completed in lab.

Prerequisites: DHYG 321 , DHYG 322 , DHYG 323 , DHYG 324 , DHYG 325 , DHYG 326 , and DHYG 329  

Corequisites: DHYG 331 , DHYG 332 , DHYG 335 , DHYG 336 , and DHYG 338  

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Complete alginate impressions
  • Pour alginate impressions with plaster and rough model trimming
  • Demonstrate rubber dam placement
  • Demonstrate correct placement and use of Tofflemire matrix and wedge system
  • Place liners, bases, varnish, and other selected cavity medicaments
  • Demonstrate placement of Class I, II, and V amalgam restorations  
  • Demonstrate placement and finish Class I, II, III, IV, and V composite restorations
  • Remove overhangs on amalgam and composite restorations
  • Place temporary restorations
  • Demonstrate placement of sealants
  • Re-contour, finish, and polish previously placed amalgam restorations


Total Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20