Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

SDM 401 — Science of Dental Materials

SDM department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

identify frequently used materials in dentistry
distinguish between frequently used materials in dentistry
discuss the properties that influences the selection of materials; and
classify dental materials by application and or chemistry

Course contents

Introduction to dental materials. Basic requirements and general properties of dental materials. Gypsum products. Dental waxes. Dental impression materials. Polymers and polymerisation. Metals used in dentistry. Casting and investment procedures. Denture base materials. Elastomeric impression materials. Dental cements. Cavity liners.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study SDM 401.

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