Dental Laboratory Technology |
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| DL-110 |
| INTR TECHNCL DNTSTRY |
| An explanation of the profession of dentistry and how the dental health team serves the public. Organization of dental laboratories, quality control, and motivation for excellence in restorations. F (S) |
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| DL-111 |
| DNTL ANAT PHYSIOL OC |
| Introduction to the anatomy of the head and neck and the physiology of occlusion with special emphasis on the anatomy of the individual teeth and surrounding tissues. The laboratory portion includes drawings of each tooth from central incisor through the second molar on one side of the upper and lower arches. Fourteen teeth are carved in wax, with special emphasis on reproducing natural anatomy. Concurrent registration in DL 112. F (S) |
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| DL-112 |
| LAB. FOR DL111 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-113 |
| BIOMED MAT DNTL MTLG |
| Study of the composition, properties, and uses of biomedical materials such as gypsum products, impression materials, plastics, waxes, and duplicating materials. The laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate the properties and uses of the materials studied and the results of proper and improper manipulation. Dental metallurgy includes the study of precious metal alloys and chrome alloys, physical and mechanical properties, crystalline structure, investments, methods of casting, soldering, heat equipment, and polishing. F (S) |
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| DL-114 |
| LAB FOR DL113 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-115 |
| COMPLT DENTUR TKNK I |
| Study of the fabrication of complete dentures. Laboratory work includes construction of acrylic base plates and occlusion rims, mounting casts, using both the face-bow and arbitrary method. Arrangement of teeth for complete maxillary and mandibular dentures on an adjustable articulator, and simple denture repair. Concurrent registration in DL 116. F (S) |
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| DL-116 |
| LAB. FOR DL115 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-221 |
| REMOV PART DENT TECH |
| Study of basic techniques used in fabrication of removable partial dentures. Laboratory phases include fundamentals of survey and design, constructing refractory casts and casting removable partial denture frameworks utilizing chromenickel alloy. Prerequisite: DL 115. Concurrent registration in DL 222. S (S) |
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| DL-222 |
| LAB. FOR DL221 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-223 |
| RESTORATIVE TECH. I |
| Study of the physical properties and manipulation of materials, including techniques for construction of inlays, crowns, and bridges in the anterior and posterior regions. Prerequisites: DL 113. Concurrent registration in DL 224. S (S) |
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| DL-224 |
| LAB FOR DL223 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-225 |
| COMPLT DENT TECH.II |
| Continuing study of the fabrication of complete dentures. Laboratory work includes construction of complete maxillary and mandibular dentures using various posterior tooth forms on an adjustable articulator and procedures for relining and rebasing complete dentures. Prerequisites: DL 115. Concurrent registration in DL226. S (S) |
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| DL-226 |
| LAB. FOR DL225 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-330 |
| DENTAL LAB PRAC I |
| The fabrication of oral prostheses from casts and prescriptions of actual cases. The dentist-dental laboratory relationship is stressed. Students may choose cases in the specialty of their choice. F (S) |
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| DL-331 |
| REM PART DEN TECH II |
| Continuing study of advanced techniques in removable partial denture design. Laboratory exercises include the use of internal attachments, precision attachments, and advanced clasping techniques. Prerequisite: DL 221. Concurrent registration in DL 332. F (S) |
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| DL-332 |
| LAB. FOR DL331 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-333 |
| RESTOR TECH II |
| Study of techniques for the construction of bridges combining resin material and gold framework. Minimum requirements are construction of one three-tooth maxillary and one three-tooth mandibular bridge, using plastic build-up veneering material. Prerequisite: DL 223. Concurrent registration in DL 334. F (S) |
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| DL-334 |
| LAB. FOR DL333 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-335 |
| CERAMICS TECH I |
| Study of the physical properties and manipulation of porcelain, including staining and personalization, and techniques for fabrication of porcelain crowns. The fabrication of porcelain units includes the preparation of dies, adoption of platinum matrices, firing and glazing. Minimum requirements are three porcelain jackets and three stained or personalized units. Prerequisites: All first-year courses. Concurrent registration in DL 336. F (S) |
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| DL-336 |
| LAB FOR DH335 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-337 |
| ORTHODONTIC TECH I |
| This course includes all the technical aspects of orthodontics. The pouring, trimming, and finishing of study models, wire bending technique, soldering, manipulation of self-curing acrylic and fabrication of removable and fixed orthodontic appliances. Prerequisites: DL 111, DL 113. Concurrent registration in DL 338. F (S) |
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| DL-338 |
| LAB FOR DL337 |
| F (S) |
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| DL-440 |
| DENTAL LAB PRACT. II |
| Continuing practice in the fabrication of prosthetic appliances from casts and prescriptions furnished by local labs, dentists, the Veterans Administration Hospital, and the School of Dentistry. Prerequisite: DL 330. S (S) |
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| DL-441 |
| SENIOR SEMINAR |
| Preparation for the national R.G. Certification Examination. Comprehensive review of all aspects of dental technology, job opportunities, variations in state laws, ethics. S (S) |
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| DL-443 |
| RESTORATV TECH III |
| A continuing study of crowns, bridges, and splints, including the use of precision attachments in ceramic bridges. Prerequisites: DL 333. Concurrent registration in DL 444. S (S) |
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| DL-444 |
| LAB. FOR DL443 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-445 |
| CERAMICS TECHN II |
| The advanced study of various techniques for bonding porcelain to metal and methods of personalizing porcelain used in bridge construction. Laboratory experience includes fabrication of six crown and bridge units including two single crowns. Concurrent registration in DL 446. S (S) |
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| DL-446 |
| LAB. FOR DL445 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-447 |
| ORTHODONTIC TECH II |
| A continuing study of the fabrication of all types of orthodontic appliances including the filling of prescriptions supplied by the Department of Orthodontics at Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd. Prerequisite: DL 337. Concurrent registration in DL 448. S (S) |
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| DL-448 |
| LAB FOR DL447 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-450 |
| DENT LAB SPECIALTIES |
| The course is concerned with the continuation of advanced technical skill in the areas of specialization. Theory, design, and application are stressed. S (S) |
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| DL-451 |
| PARTIAL DENTURE SEM. |
| Limited seminar; permission of the department head is required for acceptance. Work is done in the ECC/South labs and in private dental labs. The student constructs partial dentures for actual cases. Appliance design is emphasized. S (S) |
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| DL-453 |
| DENTURE SEMINAR |
| Limited seminar; permission of the department head is required. The student designs and constructs actual cases at ECC/South and at commercial dental labs. S (S) |
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| DL-455 |
| CERAMICS RESTOR SEM. |
| Advanced ceramics techniques and experience working on actual cases in a commercial dental lab is offered to seminar students. Prerequisite: permission of the department head. S (S) |
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| DL-457 |
| MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTH |
| An orientation in techniques of the laboratory phases of maxillofacial prosthodontics and the solving of simple maxillofacial prosthodontic laboratory problems. Topics will include facial prostheses, maxillary obturators, overlay appliances, prosthetic pharyngeal speech aids, radiation applicators, and implant prostheses. Offered in cooperation with Roswell Park Memorial Institute. Requires permission of the department head. Concurrent registration in DL 458. S (S) |
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| DL-458 |
| LAB. FOR DL457 |
| S (S) |
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| DL-470 |
| DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY |
| Didactic instruction and clinical application of the fundamentals of dental implants. The purpose of implants, metal selection, osseointegration, surgical techniques, prognosis and cost, are some of the topics that will be presented. The advantages and disadvantages of the several implant systems available will be discussed. S (S) |
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| DL-475 |
| COSMETIC + AESTHETIC DENISTRY |
| Cosmetic dentistry is the use of methods of constructing restorations without metal substructure, results of which more closely resemble natural tooth structure. The course will include didactic, theoretical, clinical and laboratory state of the art techniques. Pressed glass and composite restorations will be covered extensively. S (S) |
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| DL-480 |
| DENTAL LAB INTERNSHIP |
| A course designed to enhance the interaction between the technician and the dentist. The technician will assist clinical and surgical procedures and design prostheses in the clinical atmosphere. The technician will be more cognizant of patient needs. S (S) |
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| DL-663 |
| ADVANCED CERAMICS |
| A comprehensive study of the physical and mechanical properties of porcelain and precious and non-precious metals. Various techniques for bonding porcelain will be practiced. The fabrication of porcelain units includes the preparation of dies, firing, and glazing. Concurrent registration in DL 664. F/S (S) |
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| DL-664 |
| LAB. FOR DL6553 |
| F/S (S) |
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| DL-666 |
| LAB. FOR DL665 |
| The techniques used in the arrangement of anatomical semi-anatomical and nonanatomical artificial teeth on a semiadjustable articulator, will be included in both lecture and laboratory exercise. F/S (S) |
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