DHYG 323 Restorative Dentristry II

1 credit

This course is a continuation of DHYG 253 Restorative Dentristry I 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 temporary restorations.

Prerequisites: DHYG 248, DHYG 252, DHYG 253, DHYG 254, and DHYG 258

Corequisites: DHYG 321, DHYG 322, DHYG 324, DHYG 325, DHYG 326, and DHYG 329

Quarters Offered: Winter

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

Perform alginate impressions
Develop alginate impressions with plaster and rough model trimming
Place and remove rubber dam
Assemble, place, and remove Tofflemire matrix and wedge system
Place liners, bases, varnish, and other selected cavity medicaments
Place, condense, and carve Class I, II, and V amalgam restorations
Place and finish Class I, III, and V composite restorations
Place temporary restorations
Recontour, finish, and polish previously placed amalgam restorations

Total Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20