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Shape and Aesthetics of TeethLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 7191063

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student
- 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
- hape and function of teeth
- environmental aesthetics as an application of dentistry