DENT1007-1 : Biomaterials (Part I)

Study Programmes 2015-2016

DENT1007-1

Biomaterials (Part I)

Duration :

15h Th

Number of credits :

Master in dentistry (60 ECTS)		1

Lecturer :

France Lambert, Amélie Mainjot

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

The course of Dental Biomaterials is given at 80% by Prof. A. MAINJOT and at 20% by Prof. F. LAMBERT. It follows the course of Introduction to Dental Biomaterials given in Bac 2.
PARTIM A. MAINJOT
The course is related to the specific characteristics of the different types of dental biomaterials, except biomaterials used in oral surgery and implantology (partim F. LAMBERT ) : a part of these biomaterials will be addressed in the course of this year, while the other part in the course of Dental Biomaterials partim 2. The study of dental biomaterials is performed through the analysis of clinical situations. Dental Biomaterials partim 1 is complemented by two practical sessions in pre-clinics (work placements I DEN 3003 - Ba). These sessions are related to Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) processes and to bonding to dental tissues. Partim 2 will be complemented by work placement in clinics orientated on CAD-CAM processes (work placement II DEN 3004 - Ba) .

PARTIM F. LAMBERT
This Partim provide an introduction to materials science, focusing on the major types of dental biomaterials used in oral and implant surgery.
This course is divided into 2 sections : the PARTIM I, mainly oriented toward theoretical knowledges and practical training, will be followed-up by the PARTIM II, related to bone regeneration and implant surface thematic issues as well as periimplant soft tissue integration.

PARTIM 1 :
Sutures/hemostatics Socket management/choice of materials
The following topics will be covered during this course (Partim I) :

Suture materials, as well as the impact of their physico-chemical properties on clinical parameters and their classification (braided fibers, monofilaments, resorbable/non resorbables), biodegradation mecanisms and the interest of coatings.
The various types of suture points used in dental medicine and their clinical implication (video)
Hemostatic biomaterials and biological glues : naturals/synthetics, collagene, cellulose, wax, gelatine, chitosan, fibrin sealant, cyanoacrylate/advantages and indications/ kinetics and biodegradable effects.
Alveolar bone regeneration biomaterials and the impact of their physico-chemical characteristics.
Introduction to the « osteogenic potential » concept of bone defect or lesions.
Choice of biomaterials for tissue regeneration depending on clinical indications.

Learning outcomes of the course :

PARTIM A. MAINJOT
The overall objective of the course is to enable students to master the characteristics of dental biomaterials in order to better understand their choice and their use in clinical practice. After the course students will be able:

to understand and to know the characteristics, behavior and handling procedure of various dental biomaterials
to optimize the choice of the biomaterial in the aim of improving treatment quality
to analyze and to understand the principles of adhesion of various dental biomaterials to tooth tissues
to differentiate some categories of restorative dental biomaterials, to know their properties and indications
to implement handling procedires of these biomaterials
to explain the various methods of manufacturing of some restorative biomaterials
to understand and to analyze the relationships between structure, composition and manufacturing process of a dental biomaterial and its properties
to understand and to review the evolution of dental biomaterials

PARTIM F. LAMBERT
The main obejctive of this course is to help students to acquire component skills and practice related to suture materials and their clinical application, and to be familiar with socket management techniques and with the available materials.
After this course, student should be able to:

Make meaningful choice upon which type of suture materials, needle and point of suture has to be used, depending on clinical situation.
Understanding of the biological concept of alveolar bone regeneration
Argue on the choice of biomaterial depending on the clinical situation
Assess alveolar preservation techniques indications, including the choice of technique and biomaterials.
Estimate the difficulty level of alveolar preservation interventions, to use alveolar preservation techniques considered as simple, to make a reasoned choice of biomaterials and to refer complex cases.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Course of "Introduction to Dental Biomaterials"

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

PARTIM A. MAINJOT
The learning method is based on the principle of reversed classes. Some notions must be assimilated before the lesson, via videos available on the e-learning platform. In these videos the teacher explains part of the content of the whole course on the basis of a visual support. An online exam related to these videos has to performed before the lesson. During the lesson students interact with the teacher via polls (Socrative), which test their practical knowledge. The course includes a large amount of practical illustrations and videos. After each session a knowledge test is available online. It prepares the student for the exam. Support of the course (slides), book references, or links to internet ressources are given on the platform.

PARTIM F. LAMBERT
Learning method consists of ex-caethedra illustrated with case studies and supplemented by practice. Support documents (scientific papers or powerpoint documents) will be forwarded to students after the in situ course.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

PARTIM A.MAINJOT
The course is delivered both at distance through the e-learning platform (e-campus) and through face to face lessons. The duration of the face to face lessons is adapted in regards to time needed for the e-learning platform use.
PARTIM F. LAMBERT
This in situ course is held in French. The interaction is focused on the participation of the students.

Recommended or required readings :

PARTIM A. MAINJOT Support of course (slides) and books or links to additional ressources (optional) on the internet are available on the e-learning platform.
PARTIM F. LAMBERT
Course notes, scientific articles and support documents will be submitted to students on eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria :

MCQ examination with degree of certainty and oral exam

Work placement(s) :

Organizational remarks :

The course of Dental Biomaterials is given at 80% by Prof. A. MAINJOT and at 20% by Prof. F. Lambert.
PARTIM A. MAiNJOT
You are invited to use the e-learning plateform on e-campus before and after each class session. This platform also contains all necessary information regarding the organization of the course.

Contacts :

PARTIM A.MAINJOT
Besides lessons, students have the opportunity to ask the teacher questions on the course content. It is strongly advised to make an appointment by email. Questions concerning practical and logistical information may be directed to Mr Dewael.
Prof. Amélie Mainjot Dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d-BRU), University of Liege Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, University Hospital Center (CHU) of Liege Institute of Dentistry Quai G. Kurth 45 4020 Liege Belgium www.d-bru.ulg.ac.be email : a.mainjot@ulg.ac.be
Mr Thibaut Dewael (practical information) Dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d-BRU), University of Liege Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, University Hospital Center (CHU) of Liege Institute of Dentistry Quai G. Kurth 45 4020 Liege Belgium phone: +32 4 270 31 05 email : thdewael@gmail.com

PARTIM F. LAMBERT
Students are invited to ask any question relative to the topic during or after the course. If misunderstanding remain, Unit members are available to answer students’ question (after having taking an appointment by email). Questions concerning practical and logistical information may be directed to Mr Robert.
Prof. France LAMBERT Dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d-BRU), University of Liege Department of Periodontology and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center (CHU) of Liege Domaine du Sart-Tilman Bat. B. 35 B-4000 Liège, Belgium www.d-bru.ulg.ac.be email : France.lambert@chu.ulg.ac.be(a.mainjot@ulg.ac.be )
Mrs. Marine Robert (informations pratiques et logistiques) Dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d-BRU), University of Liege Department of Periodontology and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center (CHU) of Liege Domaine du Sart-Tilman Bat. B. 35 B-4000 Liège, Belgium www.d-bru.ulg.ac.be email : mrobert@chu.ulg.ac.be(a.mainjot@ulg.ac.be)