BDS / 2nd Year / Core subject

Dental Materials

Impressions, gypsum, handling variables and material assessment. Start with a reference view or clinical station, then explain the principles and test your viva answers.

Initial collection · 4 lessons. Teaching references support supervised revision; follow your university’s complete practical list.

Instrument study

Impression tray

Recognise a stock impression tray and assess its role in supporting material.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Alginate impression — reference specimen

Specimen reference

Alginate impression assessment

Describe an alginate impression and assess visible defects.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCEGypsum mixing and cast qualityObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Gypsum mixing and cast quality

Explain variables that affect a teaching gypsum cast.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCECompare dental material indicationsObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Compare dental material indications

Compare materials by intended use and handling requirements.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →