Class II Amalgam Restorations

The course is designed for the learning of undergraduate dental students. The course uses clear video demonstrations with an expert commentary on various aspects of cavity preparations for direct restoration with amalgam. The learners will benefit from viewing real life applications of various cavity preparation principles including outline, resistance and retention form.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course is designed for undergraduate dental students to build a strong foundation in cavity preparation for direct amalgam restorations. It features clear video demonstrations with expert commentary to simplify complex concepts. Learners will observe real-life applications of key principles such as outline, resistance, and retention forms. By the end, students will gain practical understanding and confidence in performing cavity preparations effectively.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Stevenson Dental Solutions
  • Provider: YouTube (@StevensonDentalSolutions)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the principles of Class II cavity preparation
  • Identify the armamentarium required for preparing Class II cavities
  • Describe the steps for Class II preparation in molars
  • Prepare a Class II for Amalgam restoration

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, you should have:

  • A basic understanding of Black’s cavity design for Class II Amalgam restorations
  • Knowledge about principles of cavity preparation

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is for undergraduate final year students and first year post graduate students enrolled in Operative Dentistry.

Course Outline

Class II Cavity Preparations

Class II Cavity Preparation in a Mandibular Molar (Video)

Class II Cavity Preparation in a Maxillary Molar (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Cavity Preparation Outline Form Resistance Form Retention Form Amalgam Handling Clinical Techniques Operative Dentistry

Course Information

Duration

Less than 1 Hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Dr. Usman Anwer Bhatti profile image
    Dr. Usman Anwer Bhatti Associate Professor, IIDC, Faculty of Health & Medical Science, Riphah International University