| 1 | 1. The student is expected to gain knowledge of the morphological and anatomical features of primary and permanent teeth, dental formulae, instruments and materials used in dentistry, jaw relationships, occlusal relationships, fixed prostheses, principles of tooth preparation, and fixed prosthodontic restorations, and to maintain the continuity of this knowledge. 2. To acquire a general overview of the development process of primary and permanent teeth by identifying the primary and secondary dentitions; to learn the Zsigmondy/Palmer and FDI numbering systems; to recognize the crown and root parts of the tooth, the alveolar bone, and the gingiva; to comprehend tooth surfaces and anatomical landmarks in dental morphology; and to gain the ability to divide teeth into surfaces and describe them systematically. 3. To learn in detail the general morphological features, dimensions, buccal, palatal, mesial, distal, and occlusal surface views, root morphology, and distinguishing characteristics (right–left, upper–lower) of permanent teeth, and to acquire the competence to define teeth both clinically and theoretically. 4. To define the concepts of form and function; to understand the importance of proximal contact areas, types of embrasures, buccal and lingual cervical contours, the relationship of the cervical line curvature with gingival attachment, and occlusal contacts and interarch tooth contacts; and to raise awareness of the clinical importance of these structures. 5. To define the concepts of occlusion and malocclusion, intercuspal and centric occlusion positions, the curve of Spee and occlusal plane curvatures, overjet and overbite measurements; to learn the buccolingual and mesiodistal axes of upper and lower teeth, the functional forms of teeth in the incisal and occlusal thirds, and cusp–fossa–marginal ridge relationships; and to enable clinical evaluation of occlusion. 6. To define dental gypsum materials; to learn their types and physical, mechanical, biological, and rheological properties; and to gain knowledge of their indications and conditions for use in dentistry. 7. To define dental wax; to learn its types and physical, mechanical, biological, and rheological properties; and to gain knowledge of its indications and conditions for use in dentistry. 8. To define acrylic resins; to learn their types and physical, mechanical, biological, and rheological properties; and to gain knowledge of their indications and conditions for use in dentistry. 9. To understand the chemical reaction and polymerization of acrylic resins; polymerization methods; reinforcement techniques; and the concept and types of porosity. 10. To define the casting process and its stages; to learn the types of materials used and their required properties; to define investment materials, their types, and required properties; and to understand types of expansion. |
| 2 | 11. To learn the types of casting devices, common casting errors and their causes; to understand the soldering process and its stages; to learn the types of soldering materials and their required properties. 12. Definition of fixed prostheses; structural components of crown and bridge restorations; classification of crown restorations: • by material • by location in the mouth • by extent of tooth coverage • by duration of application • by type of cementation • by type of margin design • by type of support Classification of bridge restorations: • by material • by location in the mouth • by type of retainer • by duration of application • by type of cementation • by type of support 13. Tooth preparation: preservation of tooth structure, retention and resistance form, maintaining structural integrity, integrity of the cervical finish line, and protection of the periodontium. 14. Mechanical principles: • Retention • Resistance Biological principles: • Preservation of tooth structure • Maintenance of periodontal health Esthetic principles: • Amount of exposed framework material • Porcelain thickness • Subgingival margin placement 15. Level and biological width of the cervical finish line; types of finish lines; rules for determining finish line type; advantages and disadvantages of various designs; methods for evaluating compatibility with the final restoration. 16. Indications and contraindications of full metal cast crowns; their advantages and disadvantages; preparation features; fabrication techniques; and materials used. 17. Definition of die; importance of die models; die fabrication systems; trimming procedures; mounting of models on an articulator. 18. Types of bridge restorations; their indications and contraindications; advantages and disadvantages; structural components; fabrication techniques; and materials used. 19. Evaluation of residual ridges before treatment; modification of residual ridges before treatment; types of pontics; connectors; relationship between pontics and periodontal health; visual illusions in pontic and connector designs. 20. Types and properties of provisional crown restorations; indications; advantages; fabrication techniques; materials used; temporary cementation procedures. |
| 3 | 21. Types of partial crowns; their indications and contraindications; advantages and disadvantages; preparation features; fabrication techniques; and materials used. 22. Criteria for evaluating abutment teeth: • Crown-root ratio • Root shape and angulation • Periodontal surface area • Periodontal health • Edentulous span length • Endodontically treated abutment teeth 23. General principles of esthetics; definition of the esthetic zone; components of dentofacial composition: • Facial components • Dental components • Gingival components • Physical components Analysis and adjustment of the smile line 24. Rotary instruments: • Definition • Types • Effects on dental tissues • Depth of preparation • Heat, pressure, and vibration • Hydrodynamic theory • Pulpal hyperthermia due to preparation and its prevention • Dentin hypersensitivity due to preparation and its management 25. Indications and contraindications of metal-ceramic restorations; advantages and disadvantages; preparation features; fabrication techniques; materials used; and clinical success criteria 26. Metal–porcelain bonding according to metal alloy type: • Chemical bonding • Van der Waals forces • Mechanical retention • Compression bonding 27. Functions of metal frameworks; planning considerations: • Different cervical finish lines • Antagonist contact • Metal–porcelain interface • Interproximal contact • Porcelain support from the metal substructure Planning for anterior and posterior teeth 28. Laboratory fabrication steps of metal-supported porcelain restorations: • Casting technique and production stages • Laser sintering technique and production stages • Milling technique and production stages Porcelain layering and firing methods 29. Classification of ceramics: • By firing temperatures • By area of use • By content or microstructure • By fabrication techniques |