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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHYG 413 Restorative Dentistry V

3 credits
This course is a continuation of DHYG 343 Restorative Dentristry IV  and builds on previously introduced principles of restorative dentistry and corresponding armamentarium.  Students learn additional dental hygiene skills related to the placement of amalgam, composite, and sealants.

Prerequisites: DHYG 341 , DHYG 342 , DHYG 343 , DHYG 345 , DHYG 346 , and DHYG 349  

Corequisites: DHYG 412 , DHYG 415 , and DHYG 416  

Quarters Offered: Fall

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

  • Complete one set of study models
  • Place and remove rubber dam on patient
  • Assemble, place, and remove Tofflemire matrix and wedge system on patient
  • Place liners, bases, varnish, and other selected cavity medicaments on patient
  • Place, condense, and carve Class I, II, and V amalgam restorations  
  • Place and finish Class I, II, III, IV and V composite restorations
  • Remove overhangs on amalgam and composite restorations
  • Place temporary restorations
  • Place sealants on a child or adolescent
  • Re-contour, finish, and polish previously placed amalgam restorations


Total Hours: 60 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60