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Propedeutic Dentistry: Lesson Topics

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Splint TherapyComplications of StomatitisDifferential Diagnosis of PulpitisDental Crowns in ProsthodonticsTooth Anatomy and NumberingAnatomy of IncisorsChronic PulpitisDental EquipmentDental Dam (Rubber Dam) in DentistryDental Inlays and OnlaysAnatomy of the Clinical CrownDental Prostheses in ProsthodonticsMalocclusion and Jaw DeformitiesFunctional OrthodonticsTeleradiography in OrthodonticsMethods in Prosthodontics

Chapter 1. Introduction to Dentistry 3

Organization of a Dental OfficeSanitary and Epidemiological Regimen in DentistryErgonomics in Dentistry

Chapter 2. Organization of Dental Practice 6

Organization of Dental CareOrganization of the Department of ProsthodonticsDental LaboratoryAsepsis and Antisepsis in DentistrySterilization and Disinfection in DentistryEthics and Deontology in Dentistry

Chapter 3. Dental Instruments 13

Dental InstrumentsEndodontic InstrumentsManual Endodontic InstrumentsInstruments for Root Canal Orifice EnlargementRoot Canal Filling InstrumentsStandardization of Endodontic InstrumentsRotary Endodontic InstrumentsProTaper and ProFile SystemsReciprocal Endodontic SystemsSAF and Other Modern Endodontic SystemsEndodontic MotorsUltrasound in EndodonticsDental Handpieces

Chapter 16. Methods of Examination in Dental Patients 8

PeriodontitisDiagnosis of Oral DiseasesPatient Examination in Conservative DentistryPatient Examination in ProsthodonticsPatient Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryBasic Methods of Examination in Dental PatientsSupplemental Examination Methods in DentistryRadiological imaging methods in dentistry

Chapter 4. Structure of the Maxillofacial System 5

Tooth developmentOdontogenesisHard dental tissuesTextus duri dentisMaxillary teethDentes maxillaeMandibular teethDentes mandibulaeMuscles of masticationMusculi masticatorii

Chapter 5. Biomechanics of the Masticatory Apparatus 6

Biomechanics of the masticatory apparatusMandibular biomechanicsOccluders and articulatorsArticulation and occlusionArticulatio et occlusioSagittal and transverse mandibular movementsMasticatory cycle

Chapter 6. Operative Dentistry 5

Dental cariesCaries dentiumPrinciples of carious cavity preparationPreparation of Class I and Class II carious cavities according to BlackPreparation of Class III, IV, V, and VI carious cavities according to BlackModern methods of carious cavity preparation

Chapter 7. Endodontics 26

Methods of carious cavity fillingRoot canal systemsAmalgamsEndodontic treatmentDevital methods of pulpitis treatmentVital methods of pulpitis treatmentTemporary filling materialsMaterials for base linersMaterials for pulp capping linersMechanical root canal preparationCrown-Down techniqueDental cementsSilicate, silicophosphate, and polycarboxylate cementsGlass ionomer cementsComposite filling materialsSteps for working with composite materialsMaterials for temporary root canal fillingMaterials for permanent root canal fillingAdhesive systemsGutta-perchaPolymerization of composite materialsMedicated root canal treatmentRoot canal filling with pasteMethods of permanent root canal obturationBiological method of pulpitis treatmentErrors and complications in caries treatment and root canal preparation

Chapter 8. Dental Materials 16

Classification of dental materialsImpression materialsAlginate impression materialsSilicone impression materialsModeling materialsZinc phosphate and polycarboxylate cementsAdhesive systems in dentistryDental amalgamsBase polymersSelf-curing resinsDental metal alloysPrecious alloysDental ceramicsAbrasive and polishing materialsRoot canal filling materialsAlloys in prosthetic dentistry

Chapter 9. Restoration of Tooth Anatomy and Function 8

Operating field isolation in dentistryMatrix systems in dentistryTooth restoration techniqueRestoration of the contact pointCuring lightsFinishing and polishing of restorationsErrors in dental fillingPost and core restorations

Chapter 10. Methods for Restoring Dental Arch Defects (Prosthetic Restorations) 7

Classification of dental arch defectsDental impressionsDental castsFixed dental prosthesesRemovable partial denturesComplete removable denturesSkeletal removable dentures (cast partial dentures)

Chapter 11. Introduction to Orthodontics 7

Introduction to orthodonticsGrowth and development of the maxillofacial regionPhysiological occlusionOcclusio normalisClassifications of dentofacial anomaliesEtiology of dentofacial anomaliesDiagnostic methods in orthodonticsOrthodontic appliances

Chapter 12. Local Anesthesia in Dentistry 10

Types of anesthesia in dentistryLocal anestheticsAnaesthetica localiaInstruments for local anesthesiaTopical anesthesiaInfiltration anesthesiaConduction anesthesia in the maxillaConduction anesthesia in the mandibleIntraligamentary anesthesiaSystemic complications of local anesthesiaLocal complications of local anesthesia

Chapter 13. Dental Deposits 4

Non-mineralized dental depositsMacula dentalisDental calculusCalculus dentalisOral hygiene indicesProfessional oral hygiene

Chapter 14. Tooth Extraction 7

Indications and contraindications for tooth extractionInstruments for tooth extractionStages of tooth extraction surgeryExtraction of maxillary teethExtraction of mandibular teethComplications during tooth extractionPost-extraction complications

Chapter 15. Semeiotics in Dentistry 6

Symptomatology of hard dental tissue lesionsSymptomatology of pulp and periodontal diseasesSymptomatology of periodontal diseasesSymptomatology of oral mucosa diseasesSymptomatology of jawbone and TMJ diseasesCosten's syndrome

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