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Module Title LM Advanced Materials
SchoolSchool of Health Sciences
Department Dentistry
Module Code 02 37644
Module Lead Will Palin
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites LM Root Canal Therapy - (02 37642) LM Practical aspects of root canal therapy - (01 40209) LM Endodontic Diagnosis and Vital Pulp Therapy - (02 37641)
Co-requisites LM Practical aspects of the perio-endo restorative interface - (01 40210)
Restrictions The exam is open book and will have a specific time when it needs to be undertaken. Since the candidates are in different time zones it may be a problem to open and close the exam sessions at a suitable time for everyone. In fact the exam period will be open for 24 hours and one can choose a 2 hour slot when to sit for the exam
Contact Hours Lecture-40 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-100 hours
Guided independent study-60 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This module will present and discuss the wide variety of materials used in Endodontology. For each material the chemical, physical, mechanical, antimicrobial and biological properties will be discussed. Furthermore, the specific characteristics and the optimal methods for handling and placing each material will be explored to prepare the student for different clinical scenarios. The restoration of the endodontically treated teeth using different methods will also be dealt with in detail as the inability to restore the teeth leads to treatment failure. The students will also have independent clinical sessions in their own practices to be able to practice the techniques they have learnt in this module.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Have knowledge and understanding of the range of materials available and the properties of the different materials used for vital pulp therapy and how they should be used clinically
  • Appreciate the clinical protocols necessary to restore a tooth after vital pulp therapy
  • Know the material properties of NiTi and its relevance to endodontic therapy
  • Be able to use different methods to restore endodontically treated teeth
  • Know the properties of materials used for root canal obturation and appreciate the need of choosing the right material for specific techniques
  • Knowledge of the properties of restorative materials and bonding strategies.
Assessment 37644-01 : Open Book Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Open Book (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
Open book exam 100%. Short question and essay format. Time 3 hours

Reassessment:
Same as original assessment.
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