Preclinical Conservative / Operative Dentistry

1.1 Scope and objectives

1.2 Dental caries as an operative problem (applied)

1.3 Tooth preparation philosophy (overview)

2.1 Hand instruments

2.2 Rotary instruments

2.3 Isolation and accessory equipment

3.1 Infection control (preclinical lab protocols)

3.2 Operator and patient positioning (ergonomics)

3.3 Moisture control (principles)

4.1 Diagnosis of caries and defects (intro)

4.2 Treatment planning principles (intro)

5.1 Terminology of tooth preparation

5.2 Principles of cavity preparation (classic + modern)

5.3 Depth and internal geometry

5.4 Caries removal concepts

6.1 Class I preparations

6.2 Class II preparations (preclinical core)

6.3 Class III preparations

6.4 Class IV preparations

6.5 Class V preparations

6.6 Class VI (often taught as add-on)

7.1 Principles of matrixing

7.2 Wedges

7.3 Contact and contour management

8.1 Dentin-pulp complex considerations

8.2 Materials used

8.3 Indications by depth

9.1 Principles specific to amalgam cavities

9.2 Manipulation and placement steps

9.3 Common errors

10.1 Principles of composite cavity design

10.2 Adhesive protocol (structured steps)

10.3 Placement techniques

10.4 Finishing and polishing

10.5 Common composite failures (preclinical troubleshooting)

11.1 GIC restorations (preclinical level)

11.2 RMGIC (intro technique differences)

11.3 Temporary restorations

12.1 Occlusal anatomy essentials

12.2 Finishing protocols

12.3 Occlusal adjustment (intro)

13.1 Evaluation of cavity preparations

13.2 Evaluation of restorations

13.3 Frequent student mistakes (high-yield)

14.1 Caries management spectrum

14.2 Sealants and PRR

14.3 Repair vs replacement