Biomaterials ScienceLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: TH00DI36
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Mary-Ann Kaukinen
- Sari Silmäri
Objective
After completing the course, the student will be able to
- Historical development of biomaterials in dental care
- Requirements for biomaterials and compositions of biomaterials in dental care
- Materials engineering properties of biomaterials and the main chemical reactions associated with the use of biomaterials
- selecting the right material for restorative and prosthodontic care considering the load exercised by the masticatory system (strength of materials)
- the most important materials engineering properties of biomaterials
- mechanisms of allergic reactions and side effects of biomaterials in the dental care staff and the patient
- appropriate selection/treatment of materials in order to manage, eliminate or reduce the risks of allergic reactions and side effects of biomaterials in dental care
Content
The course includes both theoretical studies and assignments:
- the materials used in dental technology and their properties (plaster, acrylics, metals, etc.)
- manufacture and testing of light-cured resin
- testing method seminar
Qualifications
Hammaslääketieteen laitoksen Johdatus biomateriaalititeeseen -opintojakson hyväksytty suoritus