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.