DNT 309
Ceramics in Dental Technology
2 Unit(s) (LH 30)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. describe the types, properties and fabrication techniques in ceramic dentistry;
2. identify and describe the types and properties of ceramics;
3. explain various methods of fabrication techniques; and
4. describe the types, properties and fabrication techniques in ceramic dentistry.
Course Outline
Introduction to types of dental ceramics and their applications in dentistry. Types and properties
of dental ceramics, their advantages and disadvantages. Various fabrication techniques for
various types of ceramics such as sintering, heat pressing, dry pressing and sintering, slip casting
and glass infiltration, soft machining and glass infiltration, soft machining, and sintering. Soft
machining, sintering and heat pressing, heat machining, heat machining, and heat treatment.