Syllabus for Diploma in Dental Mechanics

[See regulation 41(2)] SYLLABUS OF DIPLOMA IN DENTAL MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY APPLIED PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & MECHANICS. DENTAL MECHANICS. APPLIED ORAL ANATOMY. DENTAL MATERIALS. DENTAL MATERIALS A VETEIIUNCY. BASIC KNO.WLEDGE OT' COVPUTERS & RECORDS MANAGEMENT. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME S.No. Subject Distribution of time Distribution of Marks EXAM Hours per Week DM-I Th PR T Th PR Viva-voce Total - CHEMISTRY & MECHANICS 1 1 100 100 DM-2 DENTAL MECHANICS 1 1 100 75 25 200 DM-3 APPLIED ORAL ANATOMY. 1 1 100 75 25 200 DM- PRS Sessional Assessment (PRS) - - 100 100 Total - - 36 300 250 50 600 TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME S. No. Subject Distribution rf time )istribution of Marks Hours Per Week Exam Th )R t th PR Y'iva-/oce )otal DM-4 DENTAL MECHANICS (FTNAL). 1 100 t) z5 200 DM-5 DENTAL MATERIALS & METALLURGY. 1 1 r00 100 DM-6 BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS & RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 1 00 r00 DM- PRS Sessional Assessment (PRS) - - 100 100 Total - - t6 00 t75 z5 500 SYLLABUS FOR DIPLOMA IN DENTAL MECHANICS PART- 1 APPLIED PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & MECHANICS 1. APPLIED PHYSICS: Specific gravity density, properties of matter, including cohesion, capillarity, surface tension viscosity, elasticity, diffusion and osmosis. Heat: temperature and its measurements thermometers and Pyrometers. General account of expansion by heat of solids, liquids and gases, thermostats, pressure gas and hydraulic. Boyle,s and Charles Laws. Unit of heat, thermal capacity and specific Heat, Change of stage: Latent heat: melting Point. Properties of vapors, conduction, convection and radiation. principles of electro- technology applied to dental work ioom, Exercises/ Demonstrations : Balance- weighing correct to a millisram Determination of specific gravity Uylne principle of Archimedes (Solids and Liquids). Determination of Surface tension of liquid by capillary rise. Determination of Linear expansion of solids (level methods). Determination of the specific heats of solids and riqriJ, Lv1rr" method of mixtures. Small motors- constructional features and characteristics (Demonstration only) o Determination of the electro_ chemical equivalent of copper. Applied Mechanics: Parallelogram and triangle of forces. Moments, Couples, centre of gravity, principles of lever and cantilever work, Energy, Power, Friction, Inclined plane, Screw Strees, heating Strain, Torsion, Bending ,nou.n'.rrtr, Strength and stiffness of materials. Exercises/ Demonstrations : Verification of the parallelogram and triangle laws of forces. Inclined plane Determination of mechanical advantage Determination of young,s Modulus by bending of UJu_r. Applied Chemistry: Distinction between physical and chemical change; elements, mixtures and compounds: position of the atmosphere; oxygen oxides; burning and rusting; wate*otu.n, properties and rusting, *ut.. sotvent properties crystnillization; action of water on metals; composition of water hydrogen; laws of chemical ; meaning oi chemical symbols valency; simple chemical equations; u"iir, Uases arrO Electrolysis, The ionic theory of solution. The electro potential series, electroplating, g"n..ul characteristics of the metals- including an elementury itray of the common metals and. alloys with special referente ailoys with special reference to those used in the dental work room. Alcohol, ethers adlehydes and ketones, futty acids and their more important derivatives, Simple treatment of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, benzens and its homologues characteristics of aromatic substances. Synthetic resins and plastics used in Dentistry. Exercises/ Demonstrations : Tests for acids and alkalis radicals. Acid- base titration- Neutralisation of acids with. Titration of N/l0 NaOH with N/I0 HzSO+ phenolphthalein or methyl red as indicator 2a Total Nitrogen determination in In - oragnic nitrogenous materials, digestion and distillation. Total Nitrogen determination in In- organic (ammonical) solutions (or salts) by direct distillation with Mg. Determination of Phosphorus in in- oraganic materials by prexipitation. Determination of Potassium in aqueous solution by per chlorate method. Electrolytic deposition (electrolysis and electroplating of metals). (c) Deposition of Copper by electrolysis of copper sulphate solution. (d) Calculation of E. C. E. DENTAL MECHANICS Dental mechanics (Primery): Bite blocks:- base plates and wax rims. Articulators: classification, daily uses, and care of articulators. Adjustments, mounting of casts. Articulation, occlusal plan, protrusive balance, working bite, balancing bite, curve of space, compensating curve, lateral curve. Principles of selection of teeth. Setting of teeth and wax finishing. Flasking, dewaxing, packing, curing and deflasking. Finishing and polishing of dentures. Additions, repairs, relining and revasing of dentures. Immediate denture construction. Making of acrylic teeth. Kennedy's classification of partial dentures. Principles of partial denture, clasp surveyor, surveying, path of insertion and removal. Establishment of clasp seat. C lasp' s parts, classifi cation, function and reciprocation. Principles of wire.bending, preparation of wrought clasps, occlusal rests and lingual bars. APPLIED OR,dL ANATOMY APPLIED ORAL ANATOMY: Elementary anatomy and structure of dentu re/ bearing area. Human dentition and occlusion Functions of teeth and morphology of uowns of teeth Muscles of mastication and faciai expression Movements of tempera_ mandibular joint Exercise/ Demonstrations Tooth Carving in wax and plaster. (Crown and root, scale and enlarged models). SYLLABUS FOR DIPLOMA IN DENTAL MECHANICS DEryA J#$l,io^,.u (FTNAL) 2. Dental mechanics (Final): Casting machines: Centrifugal and pressure casting machines, furnaces, principles of casting. Casting techniques of partial denture (Skeletal) clasps, bars, occlusion rest. setting of teeth and completion of dentures on metal skeletons. Mechanical principles of orthodontic appliances, anchorage, force, tissue changes and retention. Stainless steel wire-preparation of clasps, sfrings and arch wires for orthodontic appliances. Use of various types of expansion screws. Des-igning -. implant supported prosthesis (if facilities available for dental implants. Ceramic, laminates und uan..rr. Fabricating:- Maxillofacial prosthesis such as eye, nosc ear, cheek, obturater and splint. Indirect resin restoration preparation techniques. Porcelain fi ring techniques: Preparation of removable orthodontic appliances, activators. Retention appliances and oral screen. r r ---' C=o,nstruction of fixed orthodontic appliances, bands, tubecl ano arcnes. Soldering and :q9t welding- soldering of claps, rags. strengtheners and lingual bars. Inlays and crowns- classification and construction facing & backings. Casting procedures Principles of bridge work- types of abutments - abutments and pontics- construction of btidges using po.""luin u.rd acrylic pontics. DENTAL MATERIALS & METALLURGY - 3. DENTAL MATERIALS AND METALLUURGY Dental Materials: Comp_osition, properties. uses, advantages & disadvantages of the fol lowing materials:_- Plaster of paris: dental stone, die stone Investment materials, Tray materials, ! Denture base materials, both ,foe cord curing, tooth materials WAXES, base plates, zinc oxide, dental luting cements dental ceramics and indirect resin restoration materiars. Dental Metallurgy: Metallurgical terms, General Study ofi (a). Metals used in dentistry particularly gold, so;ver, coppr, aluminium. (b). Alloys used in dentistry particularly. casting gold wrought gold Heat treatment-annealing and tempering. Solders, fluces, anti fluxes. Tarnish and corrosion. Elcctic deposition. Dental implant materials BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS & RECORDS MANAGEMENT 4.Basic Knorvledge of computers General office routine economics, record-keeping services, professional referral s And compuring skill; Record keeping of materials indented and dudit of use' Receipt and dispatch of work from clinicians' IV. Practical Examinations The practical examination shell includes, but not necessarily limited to the following I. Primary examination a. Model preparation, beading, boxing of models b. Class I ideal denture setup ahd wax up c. RPD - surveying of models and wax pattern preparation d. Spotting of dental materials e. Manipulation of lab dental materials II. Final examination ; 1. Three units FPD Model poring Die-preparation Specer aPPlication Wax pattern Casting Pf a;; meta; brodge 2. Ceramic application on single unit crown (Casted before)