Basic of Dental Technology 1Laajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: TH00DI35
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Mary-Ann Kaukinen
- Sari Silmäri
Objective
The student
- is able to describe the role of dental technician in oral health care
- understands the objectives and principles of work in a dental laboratory
- note the safe working methods in a dental laboratory
- the basics of dental technology theory, such as plaster models and teeth impressions
Content
Theory of the basics of dental technology:
- modelling: reproduction, traditional plaster models and printable working models
- dental vocabulary
- cooperation between oral health care personnel
- different types of prostheses
- articulation
- CAD/CAM history and equipment
Qualifications
Opintojakso aloittaa hammastekniikan opinnot, joten edeltävyysehtoja ei ole.