Dental Materials (Advanced)

1.1 Classification of dental materials

1.2 Requirements of an ideal dental material; 1.3 Standards and testing (intro)

2.1 Structure of matter (foundation)

2.2 Mechanical properties (very high-yield)

2.3 Physical properties

2.4 Rheology (handling behavior)

2.5 Adhesion and bonding (core)

2.6 Biocompatibility (core principles)

3.1 Classification

3.2 Hydrocolloids

3.3 Elastomeric impression materials (high-yield)

3.4 Impression compound (thermoplastic)

3.5 Impression plaster (rarely used; awareness)

3.6 Tray materials and adhesives

4.1 Classification (Type I–V)

4.2 Setting reaction

4.3 Manipulation and properties

4.4 Investments and refractory materials (intro)

5.1 Classification of waxes

5.2 Properties and manipulation

5.3 Uses

6.1 Composition and types

6.2 Setting reaction (high-yield)

6.3 Manipulation

6.4 Properties

6.5 Clinical considerations

7.1 Composition (core)

7.2 Classification

7.3 Polymerization and shrinkage

7.4 Properties and clinical handling

7.5 Composite failures (intro)

8.1 Enamel bonding

8.2 Dentin bonding (high-yield)

8.3 Liners and bases (intro but important)

8.4 Bonding to different substrates (intro)

9.1 Types and composition

9.2 Setting reaction

9.3 Properties (core)

9.4 Indications

10.1 Classification by purpose

10.2 Common dental cements (BDS-level)

10.3 Properties to compare across cements

11.1 Metals: structure and properties

11.2 Types of alloys

11.3 Casting alloys (intro)

11.4 Soldering and welding (intro)

12.1 PMMA chemistry and types

12.2 Processing (preclinical relevance)

12.3 Properties and failures

12.4 Soft liners and tissue conditioners (intro)

13.1 Temporary restorative materials

13.2 Soft denture liners

14.1 Dental ceramics overview

14.2 Uses (BDS intro)

14.3 Glazing and bonding (intro awareness)

15.1 Material selection principles

15.2 Common reasons for failure

15.3 Safety and waste (intro)