Basic principles of mechanics, elastic deformation, plastic deformation and fracture. Comparison of mechanical behavior of metallic, ceramic and polymer dental biomaterial systems. Discussion of tension, compression, shear, bending, torsion, hardness and impact tests for dental biomaterials. Includes laboratory exercises.

Compositions and properties of polymers utilized in prosthetic, restorative, orthodontic, preventive, and implant dentistry. The materials include poly (methyl methacrylate), BIS-GMA, polyurethane and polyvinyl products in the form of resins, composites and microfills polymerized by heat, chemicals and ultraviolet or visible lights. Includes laboratory exercises.

Compositions, setting reactions and properties of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide-eugenol, polycarboxylate, glass ionomer and resin dental cements. Effects of clinical variables and the ADA specifications related to these materials will be included. May include laboratory exercises.

Classification, composition and properties of the various impression materials used in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. The material systems to be discussed include impression compound, hydrocolloids, polysulfides, polyethers and silicones. May include laboratory exercises.

History and development of dental casting procedures. Basic principles and techniques for centrifugal, vacuum and pressure casting. Solidification of metals and classification of porosities. Detailed considerations for casting of noble and base metal dental alloys. Includes laboratory exercises.

Theory and application of metallurgical principles to the study of dental alloy systems. Dental amalgams, noble and base metal casting alloys, and wrought alloys. Area and extent of study determined by individual needs of student. Includes laboratory exercises.

See BIMA 6201.

Basic principles of ceramic structures and properties. History, properties and technology of dental porcelains, gypsum products and dental casting investments. Includes laboratory exercises.

Biomaterials Research 1 laboratory courses. Topics may vary, but will generally include scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing procedures, and X-ray diffraction.

Biomaterials Research 2 laboratory courses. Topics may vary, but will generally include scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing procedures, and X-ray diffraction.

Basic and advanced principles of dental biomaterials science. Fundamental scientific principles, and physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of restorative and preventive dental biomaterials. Relationships between properties and clinical performance of these materials and methods used for testing them.

Discussion of current and classic literature in dental biomaterials. Topics and journals discussed are rotated to provide an overview and range of different materials, properties, and applications. Emphasizes class discussion and presentations.

See BIMA 6601.

See BIMA 6601.

See BIMA 6601.

Practical laboratory exercises designed to provide the student with specific skill sets and analytic approaches used in modern materials research.

Current topics and concepts in materials science.

Teaching and preclinical laboratory assignments in dental biomaterials for undergraduate dental students.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Dental Biomaterials.

Credit hours assigned to thesis preparation and scholarship. S/U grade assessment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as less than half-time status only, cannot be used in conjunction with other courses, and does not qualify students for financial aid or loan deferment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.