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Single Tooth Direct Restorations will introduce the student to the art and science of Operative Dentistry. Operative Dentistry has been recognized as the foundation of dentistry and the basis from which most other aspects of dentistry begin. Operative Dentistry involves the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of defects of the teeth. Such treatment should result in the restoration or maintenance of proper tooth form, function, and esthetics while maintaining the physiological integrity of the teeth in relationship with the adjacent hard and soft tissue. It includes direct patient care through diagnosis and prevention of caries and other dental defects followed by treatment planning of restorative options for these areas. This course will focus on treatment options that include executing various single tooth direct cavity preparations and subsequently restoring them with the appropriate dental restorative materials.
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