Title: Composites, Glass Ionomers, and Compomers
Course: DES 1100 Dental Materials > Section: Module 4 - Composites, Glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Introduction

In this module, the dental hygiene student will gain an understanding of the various types of direct and indirect composite restorations. The components of composite restorations along with the importance of each component will be detailed. Other esthetic restorative materials such as glass ionomer cements, hybrid ionomers, and compomers will also be described.

Dental hygienists are oral health educators. They should have an understanding of the various types of composite materials. Dental hygienists should be able to educate patients on various types of dental materials.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Discuss the following properties of restorative resins: polymerization shrinkage, coefficient of thermal expansion.
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of light- cure and chemical -cure composite materials.
- Discuss the similarities between compomers, glass ionomers, and composites.
- Discuss the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each type of composite resin.

Readings & Resources

Dental Materials, Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, Hatrick, Eakle, & Bird, Chapter 6, pp. 49-68.

Assignments and Activities

- Post in the Module 4 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 4 Reflective Assignment.
- Complete the Module 4 Presentation Assignment.
- Complete the Module 4 Quiz.