Dental Materials Science (DMS)

Introduction to structures and properties of materials; behavior of ceramics, polymers and metals; fundamentals of composite and alloy structures; physical and chemical properties as related to structure.

Prerequisites: DMS 7191 (Introductory Principles of Materials Science) Composition, Manipulation and properties of dental bonding systems, cements, impression materials, finishing and polishing materials, tooth bleaching systems, and materials used in the dental casting procedure. Introduction to physical, chemical, and clinical properties of dental materials; terminology, dental uses, composition, laboratory and clinical manipulation, and current research.

Continuation of Applied Dental Materials I, with emphasis on impression materials, noble and non-noble alloys, porcelain, dental casting procedures, and overview of present uses of dental materials.

Prerequisites: None Special topics