Curriculum
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Second Year, BDS
No. | Topic | Learning objectives (at the end of the session the students should be able to ) |
Teaching Guidelines | Mode Of Lecture | Duration |
1 | Introduction to Operative Dentistry |
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To cover definition and History Of Operative Dentistry, Factors affecting operative treatments ,Factors affecting the future demand of operative dentistry |
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1hr |
2 | Nomenclature Of Dentition |
Disadvantage of Each System |
To cover Introduction And Need Of Nomenclature and Commonly Used Nomenclature Systems Advantages/Disadvantage Of Each System |
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1hr |
3 | Review Of Dental Anatomy |
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To cover development of tooth and associated structures, Importance of Pits & Fissures And Proximal contact areas in relation to cavity preparation |
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2hrs |
4 | Principles Of Cavity Preparation |
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To cover nomenclature of Cavity walls, angles and floors, classification of cavities, Steps of initial and final cavity preparation in detail and implication of each step in cavity preparation for different teeth and different cavities |
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6hrs |
5 | Dental Caries |
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To cover definition and etiology of caries , Theories and classification of caries, Stages of Caries in enamel and dentin. Clinical and Morphological Features of caries, Microscopic features of enamel and dentinal caries Prevention Of Dental Caries, Caries Activity Tests, Clinical diagnosis and treatment of caries |
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5hrs |
6 | Instruments In Operative Dentistry |
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To cover history and classification of Hand And Rotary Instruments Details Of Hand Cutting To cover Instrument formula and instrument design Sharpening of instruments Grasps And Rests To cover Rotary Instruments in detail, Sterilization of instruments
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2hrs |
7 | Treatment Planning For Operative Dentistry |
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To cover clinical and radiographic examination Tests for diagnosis of caries, Treatment Planning and maintaining the treatment record |
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2hrs |
8 | Matricing and Wedges |
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To cover importance of Matrix System, Classification Of Matrix Systems Types Of Matrix Retainers and their method of placement To cover indications of placement of wedge Type of wedges and techniques of wedging |
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1hr |
9 | Amalgam (material aspect & restoration) |
Discuss
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To cover advantages/ Disadvantages, Indications & Contra indications Of Amalgam Composition of amalgam material Physical & mechanical properties Amalgam Reaction Of High And Low copper Amalgam Procedure and clinical technique for amalgam restoration, Failure of amalgam |
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2hrs |
10 | Dental Cements |
Zn phosphate
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To cover classification of Cements Detail About Each Cement, Physical, Mechanical Properties And Manipulation Of Each Cement |
Lecture with Power Point Presentation & hands on for manipulation of each cement in class.
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4hr |
11 | Pulp Protection |
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To cover indications and need for pulp protection, case selection Composition of each material and application procedure | Pictorial lecture with Flowchart and audio video method.
Demonstration of material in class.
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2hr |
12 | Class II Cavity Preparation For Amalgam |
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To cover how to apply Initial &Final Cavity Preparation steps to class II cavity preparation clinically |
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2hr |
13 | Composites |
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To cover history Of resins Classification Of composites Composition of composites Composite Placement Procedures |
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3hr |
14 | PATIENT ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATION,DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
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1.Discuss the patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in operative dentistry. 2.Enumerate various phases of treatment sequencing. 3.Discuss in detail various aids in diagnosis in operative dentistry. |
1.To cover the patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in operative dentistry. 2.To cover the various phases of treatment sequencing. 3.To cover the various aids in diagnosis in operative dentistry. |
Video demonstration 2.Display of diagnostic aids 3. Ask students to prepare a sample history case sheet |
2hr |
PATIENT ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATION,DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
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1.Discuss the patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in operative dentistry. 2.Enumerate various phases of treatment sequencing. 3.Discuss in detail various aids in diagnosis in operative dentistry. |
1.To cover the patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in operative dentistry. 2.To cover the various phases of treatment sequencing. 3.To cover the various aids in diagnosis in operative dentistry. |
Video demonstration 2.Display of diagnostic aids 3. Ask students to prepare a sample history case sheet |
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15. | PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
Preoperative patient and dental team consideration
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1.Discuss in short about zones of working area. 2.Enumerate the different operative positions for right handed dental surgeon.
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1.To cover the various zones of working area and different operative positions for right handed dental surgeon.
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1.didatic lecture 2.Display of diagnostic aids 3. students interactive session |
16. | PAIN CONTROL FOR OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
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1.Discuss in detail about various methods to control pain in operative dentistry. 2.Enumerate the recent advances in local anesthesia and describe wand system of local anesthesia in detail.
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1.To cover the various methods to control pain in operative dentistry and the recent advances in local anesthesia. |
1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Pictures 4.Intraclass quiz |
17. | CONTROL OF OPERATING FIELD
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1.Discuss the importance of isolation of operating field 3.Enumerate various methods employed for isolation of operating field 4.List the various methods of isolation and discuss the rubber dam in detail. |
1.To cover the importance and the various methods for isolation of operating field 2.To cover the the rubber dam in detail.
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1. Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Showimg rubber dam kit 4.Giving MCQs to the students. |
18. | DENTIN BONDING AGENTS
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1.Describe the acid etching procedure in detail. 2.Discuss the dentin bonding agents in detail. 3.Classification of dentin bonding agents. 4.Aware the ideal requirements of dentin bonding agents.
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1.To cover the the acid etching procedure and dentin bonding agents in detail. 2.To cover the classification and the ideal requirements of dentin bonding agents.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.spotters 4.Intraclass quiz |
19. | RESTORING CONTACTS AND CONTOURS
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1.Define matrices. Enumerate objective of matrices. 2.Explain tooth separation in detail. 3.Describe matrices, retainers, wedges and their uses in operative dentistry.
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1.To cover the definition and objectives of matrices. 2.To cover tooth separation in detail. 3.To cover the matrices, retainers, wedges and their uses in operative dentistry.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Pictures 4.spotters 4.Intraclass quiz |
20. | INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE RESTORATIONS
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1.Define composites. Discuss their composition and properties in detail. 2.Enumerate the indications and contraindications for composite resin. 3.Discuss the class-4 composite restoration in detail. 4.Discuss the composite restorative procedure in detail. 5.Discuss the posterior composite restoration in detail. 6.Discuss the recent advances in composite restoration.
7.Classification of composite resin.
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1.To cover the classification, composition, indication contraindication and advantages or disadvantages of composite in detail. 2.To cover the composite restorative procedure in detail. 3.To cover the posterior composite restoration and recent advancement of composite in detail.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Tell and show live demonstration 4.Group Discussion |
21. | COMPLEX AMALGAM RESTORATION
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1.Discuss the indications, contraindications and advantages or disadvantages of complex amalgam restoration. 2.Explain in detail the factors affecting retention pins in tooth structure and restorative material. 3.Discuss the various causes of failure of pin retained restoration. 4.Enumerate indications and contraindications of pin retained restoration and explain various pin types |
1.To cover the indications, contraindications and advantages or disadvantages of complex amalgam restoration. 2.To cover the factors affecting retention pins in tooth structure and restorative material. 3.To cover the various causes of failure of pin retained restoration. |
1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Tell and show live demonstration 4.Group Discussion |
22. | NON CARIOUS DESTRUCTION OF TOOTH STRUCTURE AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
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1.Classify the cervical lesions. Discuss the mechanism of abfraction in detail. 2.Discuss the etiology, clinical features and management of non- carious cervical lesions |
1.To cover the classification etiology, clinical features and management of non- carious cervical lesions. |
1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.ask the student to summarize the lecture |
23 | HYPERSENSITIVE DENTIN AND ITS MANAGEMENT
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1.Discuss the various theories of dentin hypersensitivity.
2.Define dentin hypersensitivity. Discuss the various etiological factors and its management. 3.Enumerate the clinical features of dentinal hypersensitivity.
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1.To cover the various theories of dentin hypersensitivity and etiological factors and its management. 2.To cover the clinical features of dentinal hypersensitivity.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.ask the student to summarize the lecture |
1hr |
24. | CAST RESTORATIONS
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1.Describe in brief indications, contraindications and advantages , disadvantages of cast metal restoration 3.Discuss the difference in class -2 gold inlay and amalgam tooth preparation. 4.Enumerate indications and contraindications of cast metal restoration. |
1.To cover the indications, contraindication and advantages disadvantages of cast metal restoration and various casting defects and their causes and how can we prevent them. 2.To cover the difference in class -2 gold inlay and amalgam tooth preparation.
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Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.MCQs to students |
2hr |
25. | MANAGEMENT OF GINGIVAL TISSUE
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1.Discuss the various method of gingival tissue management in operative dentistry. 2.Enumerate various indications for gingival tissue management.
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1.To cover the various methods and indications of gingival tissue management in operative dentistry. .
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Group Discussion with students |
1hr |
26. | MANAGEMENT OF DISCOLORED TEETH
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1.Explain about office bleaching technique. 2.Classification of discoloration and its various techniques in detail.
3.Discuss the various factors affecting the bleaching process. 4.Discuss in detail about veneer. Enumerate indications, contraindications and advantages disadvantages of window and incisal lapping design. 5.Discuss in detail rule of golden proportion. |
1.To cover Classification of discoloration and its various techniques in detail. 2.To cover the various factors affecting the bleaching process. 3.To cover the veneer, laminates and rate indications, contraindications and advantages or disadvantages of window and incisal lapping design. 4.To cover the rule of golden proportion in detail.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.MCQsto students |
2hr |
27. | DIRECT FILLING GOLD RESTORATIONS
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1.Discuss the properties, indication and contraindication of direct filling gold 2.Enumerate the various stages and steps of tooth preparation according to modern concept. 3.Describe in brief class V tooth preparation for gold foil. |
1.To cover the properties, indication and contraindication of direct filling gold 2.To cover the various stages and steps of tooth preparation according to modern concept.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.ask the student to summarize the lecture |
2hr |
28. | INDIRECT TOOTH COLOR RESTORATIONS
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1.Discuss the properties of dental ceramics. Explain the method of strengthening dental ceramic. 2.Discuss the recent advances in dental ceramics. 3.Discuss all ceramic restoration. 4.Classification of dental ceramics. |
1.To cover the properties of dental ceramics and various method of strengthening dental ceramic. 2.To cover the recent advances in dental ceramics. 3.To cover the Classification of dental ceramics in detail. |
Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.Group Discussions |
2hr |
29. | GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS
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1.Classify GIC. Describe in detail about the composition, setting reaction, advantages, disadvantages, properties and uses of GIC cement. 2.Discuss in detail about fluoride releasing property of GIC. 3.Discuss in detail about ART technique. |
1.To cover the classification, composition, setting reaction, advantages , disadvantages, properties and uses of GIC in detail 2.To cover properties of GIC in detail.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video 3.tell show and Do 4.MCQs to students |
2hr |
30. | LASERS IN CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY
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1.Discuss the basic principle of laser. 2.Enumerate various application of laser in conservative dentistry. 3.Classify the various types of lasers used in conservative dentistry. 4.Explain the laser – tissue interaction. Add a note on laser safety. 5.Describe the laser application in esthetic dentistry. 6.Disscuss the various benefits and drawbacks of dental lasers.
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1.To cover the basic principle, various application of laser in conservative dentistry. 2.To cover the classification of various types of lasers used in conservative dentistry. 3.To cover the laser – tissue interaction. Add a note on laser safety. 4.To cover the laser application in esthetic dentistry. 5.To cover the various benefits and drawbacks of dental lasers.
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1.Power point presentation 2.Video demonstration 3.ask the student to summarize the lecture |
2hr |