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Biomaterials in Dentistry

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:23.02.2024 11:52:09
Study Course Information
Course Code:FK_040LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:1.00ECTS:1.50
Branch of Science:Materials ScienceTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Tatjana Glaskova-Kuzmina
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Physics
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 1st floor, Rooms No. 147a and b, fizikaatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061539
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes12
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge of mathematics, physics and biology.
Objective:
To develop competence of the students of the Faculty of Dentistry in the field of biomaterial science, providing theoretical knowledge and skills that will be acquired during lectures and practical classes and will be necessary for the acquisition of other study disciplines and dental practice.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction. Structure of substance. Atomic structure and properties. Chemical bounds. Molecular interaction. Characterisation of state of matter by molecular kinetic theory. Crystalline substances. Monocrystalline and polycrystalline substances. Amorphous and glassy states. Liquid crystalline state. Homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Inorganic and organic substances. Low and high molecular weight organic substances. Hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Biomaterials and their properties. Metals and their alloys. "Memory" of metals. Artificial and natural polymers. Ceramic materials. Amalgams. Cements. Plaster products. Resins. Polymers and composites. Biopolymers. Composite materials. Methods for the determination of physical characteristics. Comparative characteristics of physical properties of different materials. Physical properties of bone and soft tissues.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Deformation theory and elements of biomechanics. Solids as the object of deformation theory. Deforming and elastic forces, their origin and nature. Normal and tangential stress. Types of deformation. Tensile-compressive deformation. Absolute and relative deformation. Poisson coefficient. Elastic (Young's) modulus. Hooke's law. Stress diagram and its characteristic points. Elastic and plastic deformation. Laboratory work "Definition of flexural elastic modulus of steel specimens".Classes1.00computer room
4Viscoelastic properties of biomaterials and their modelling. Types and nature of predicted deformations. Static and dynamic loads. Stress concentration. Contact stresses. Material fatigue. Choice of materials. Biomechanical aspects of design for constructions. Strength of structures. Influence of external factors on mechanical properties of materials.Characterisation of external factors. Practical work "Evaluation of elastic modulus and density of composite materials by using rules of mixtures".Classes1.00computer room
5Seminar on state-of-the-art for biomaterial science.Classes1.00computer room
6Semester test upon which the knowledge of terminology, understanding about the physical and mechanical properties of biomaterials and their theoretical and practical applications will be checked.Classes1.00computer room
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work of the students will mainly be organised conducting 2 practical works, preparing laboratory work protocols, as well as getting prepared for the seminar and semester test at the end of the semester.
Assessment Criteria:
Five online tests before each lecture or practical classes on the topics of previous lectures/practical classes. Semester test: an online test to check the knowledge of terminology, understanding about the physical and mechanical properties of biomaterials and their theoretical and practical applications.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Test
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students will acquire theoretical knowledge about the structure and physical properties of crystalline substances, metal alloys, polymers and composites; about the resistance of materials, biomechanical properties of biological tissues and methods for the determination of physical properties of biomaterials.
Skills:Students will be able to use: concepts of biophysics and regularities in solving medical and biological tasks; regularities of deformation theory for comparative characterisation of mechanical properties of various biomaterials, as well as predict behaviour of biomaterials under influence of various factors (at static and dynamic load, change of external factor parameters).
Competencies:Will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in biomaterial science, will be able to apply these methods in study, professional and research practice.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Powers John M., Wataha John C. Dental materials. Properties and manipulation. USA: Mosby Elsevier, 2017. – 272 p.
2Ramakrishna S., Huang Zh.-M., Kumar G.V., Batchelor A.V., Mayer J. An introduction to biocomposites. – London: Imperial College Press, 2004. – 225 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Kalniņš M. Polimēru fizikālā ķīmija. – Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1988. – 242 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
4Jack L. Ferracane. Resin composite—State of the art. Dental materials 27. 2011, p. 29–38. (akceptējams izdevums)
5Jack L. Ferracane. Resin-based composite performance: Are there some things we can’t predict? Dental materials 29. 2013, p. 51–58. (akceptējams izdevums)
6George Huyang, Anne E. Debertin, Jirun Sun. Design and development of self-healing dental composites. Materials and Design 94. 2016, p. 295–302.
7Junling Wua, Michael D. Weir, Mary Anne S. Melo, Howard E. Strassler, Hockin H.K. Xu. Effects of water-aging on self-healing dental composite containing microcapsules. Journal of Dentistry 47. 2016, p. 86–93.
8Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
9Powers John M., Wataha John C. Dental materials. Properties and manipulation. USA: Mosby Elsevier, 2017. – 272 p.
10George Huyang, Anne E. Debertin, Jirun Sun. Design and development of self-healing dental composites. Materials and Design 94. 2016, p. 295–302.
11Jack L. Ferracane. Resin-based composite performance: Are there some things we can’t predict? Dental materials 29. 2013, p. 51–58. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Giancoli D. C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd ed. – London: Prentice Hall, 2009. – p. 689.
2Brankovs G. B. Бранков Г. Основы биомеханики. Москва: Мир. – Maskava: Mir, 1981. – 256 lpp. (krievu valodā).
3Prančs A. Polimēru fizikas pamati. – Rīga: Latvijas Valsts Universitāte, 1978. – 81 lpp.
4Noort R. Introduction to Dental Materials. – London: Mosby, 2007. – p. 236.
5Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
6Giancoli D. C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd ed. – London: Prentice Hall, 2009. – p. 689.
7Noort R. Introduction to Dental Materials. – London: Mosby, 2007. – p. 236.
Other Information Sources
1SCI journal "Dental materials"
2SCI journal "Materials and Design"
3SCI journal "Journal of Dentistry"