FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / DENTISTRY / DHF2108 - MATERIALS SCIENCE

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

           
Course Code Semester   Course Type   Course Level   Course Language
     
  
Course Title Theoretical Practical ECTS
Turkish Name of the Course
Course Coordinator E Mail
Assistant Staff of the Course E Mail
Course Objective
Brief Content of the Course
Prerequisites

Course Objectives
 
Course Objectives 
1To be able to classify materials used in dentistry according to their fundamental structures and areas of application.
2To be able to define the fundamental physical (thermal, optical), mechanical (hardness, elasticity, strength), chemical (corrosion, solubility), and biological (biocompatibility) properties of dental materials.
3To be able to explain the concept of biocompatibility and the clinical significance of a material's interaction with intraoral living tissues.
4To be able to select the most appropriate material, along with its scientific rationale, for a specific treatment area and objective when presented with simple clinical scenarios.
5To be able to comprehend the theoretical foundation of the clinical application and manipulation principles for different material groups.
6To be able to interpret the underlying scientific reasons for material-related failures in clinical applications by correlating them with the material's properties.
7To be able to compare and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dental material options.
 
Course Category
Course Category Percentage
Mathematics and Basic Sciences
Basic Vocational Courses
Expertise /Field Courses
Communication and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
General Knowledge/General Aptitude Course