Computer aided design and dental technology

What are your opinions regarding computer aided design and it's place in dental technology?

Importance of model analysis before starting any case

Thinking back to your training on primary model and the uses of it, why do you think it is so important to analyse and evaluate both your impressions and models received before starting the case?

Portfolio writing vs Assignments

What are your views on this topic? Those of you who have done both, which do you prefer. Would you rather do an assessment or engage in portfolio writing? Please provide reasons for your preferences

Portfolio writing

Portfolio writing: Feedback from current 2nd to 2015 BTECH students. 

1. How has the portfolio changed the way you write? If any

2. Has the portfolio changed the way in which you look at your work you fabricate?

3. Any other feedback will be appreciated 

Gypsum Products

Below are 2 pictures of the same set of models; What are the main differences between these 2 sets, from a materials point of view, after you have reviewed the Gypsum Products chapter in Phillips dental Materials Science.

1. Identify the types of gypsum

2. How these products are manufactured

3. What is the W/P ratio for each?

4. How does changing the W/P change how the gypsum reacts in relation to the setting time

Trimed set of Final models

Trimed set of Primary models

Stops in special trays

What is the purpose of placing stops in a special tray?

Special materials trays - composition and characteristics

Having worked with both autopolymerizing and light cure special tray material, what is the composition of each and name the characteristics of each. Each student to post at least one comment on each material.

Why is it of critical importance to not damage the anatomical areas

Each student to post at least one reason

Primary models - trimming

What are the dimensions for a primary model? Also make mention of the critical areas that needs special attention when trimming a primary model. Each student to post at least one comment

Primary models

How would you avoid getting bubbles in your model? 1st yr 2016 each student to post at least one reason.

Not just hard work for 2016 dental technology students.

A relaxing day after a long hard week. How have you found this week to be?

Pouring a primary model using an impression and not a mould

What was your experiences and what did you do wrong and how would you avoid making the same mistake again

Point out the crucial area of a mandibular primary model

When trimming a mandibular primary model, there are areas that need to be avoided and there are certain areas that need to be cleared. Comment by pointing at least one critical are.

Why did you choose Dental Technology

Was your reasons for :
1. money
2. Helping people (patients oral health)
3. Being able to work with your hands
4. Other reasons