DENT 145 — EFDA Amalgam Lab (4 cr)
This course is designed to focus on the didactic, laboratory and clinical components of the amalgam curriculum to include: Armamentarium including various matrices, classification of restorations; components of the prepared tooth; materials, composition of amalgam, advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications; placement, condensing and carving; evaluation of restoration; occlusal adjustment. This course includes the lab portion of amalgam restoration. Prerequisite: DENT 141, 142. Admission to the program and concurrent enrollment in DENT 141, 142, 144, 148. (SCC)
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