Shape and Aesthetics of Teeth 2Laajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student is able to do simulation work
- can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- can use modeling wax to carve a model of a tooth in each dental group.
- knows aesthetics

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments
- has and function of teeth
- environmental aesthetics as an application of dentistry