Thursday, March 3, 2016

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

Saturday, February 27, 2016

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.