Lesson 1Regulatory markings, traceability, and documentation requirements for dental labsThis part explains the markings and records dental labs need for DMG products, like UDI, batch numbers, and keeping files for tracking, checks, and after-sale monitoring as required.
CE, FDA, and other key device markingsUnderstanding UDI and product labelsBatch and lot tracking in the labRecord retention and audit readinessComplaint and vigilance documentationLesson 2Handling properties: working time, pot life, flowability, thixotropy, viscosity controlThis part looks at how DMG materials handle, like working time, pot life, flow, thixotropy, and controlling thickness, and shows techs how to mix, dispense, and apply for different clinic and lab jobs.
Working time and pot life definitionsControlling flowability and thixotropyMixing, dispensing, and application tipsTemperature and humidity influencesAdapting handling to clinical demandsLesson 3Reading and interpreting Instructions for Use (IFU), Technical Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for DMG productsThis part teaches techs to read and understand IFU, Technical Data Sheets, and SDS for DMG products, finding key details, safety info, and limits that help pick and handle materials daily.
Key structure of DMG IFU documentsFinding limits in Technical Data SheetsLocating hazards and PPE in SDSReconciling IFU with lab protocolsDocument control and version trackingLesson 4Chemical composition and polymerization mechanisms of DMG temporary and indirect restorative materialsThis part goes over the chemical makeup and hardening ways of DMG temp and indirect filling materials, including monomers, fillers, starters, and how light, self, or dual curing affects use and final strength.
Monomer types and functional groupsFiller systems and particle technologyLight, self, and dual cure initiatorsOxygen inhibition and surface layerShrinkage, stress, and conversion degreeLesson 5DMG product portfolio overview relevant to dental technicians (temporary materials, indirect composites, model/splint materials)This part outlines the DMG products most useful for dental techs, explaining uses, types, and fit with lab work for temps, indirect composites, and model or splint materials in everyday making.
Temporary crown and bridge material familiesIndirect composite blocks and pastes overviewModel and splint material indicationsCompatible CAD/CAM and 3D print workflowsMatching materials to clinical prescriptionsLesson 6Personal protective equipment, ventilation, and lab safety specific to DMG chemistriesThis part covers PPE, air flow, and cleanliness suited to DMG chemicals, explaining exposure ways, risk checks, and lab setups that cut down breathing in, skin touch, and accidents in normal and heavy use.
Exposure routes for DMG monomers and dustsSelecting gloves, masks, and eye protectionLocal exhaust and general lab ventilationSafe decanting, mixing, and spill controlHousekeeping, hygiene, and waste handlingLesson 7Physical properties: compressive strength, flexural strength, hardness, elastic modulus, wear resistanceThis part checks the physical strength of DMG materials for lab use, like compression and bend strength, hardness, flex modulus, and wear resistance, linking tests to clinic needs and designs.
Compressive and flexural strength basicsHardness scales and clinical relevanceElastic modulus and load distributionWear resistance and antagonist safetyInterpreting test methods and valuesLesson 8Storage, shelf life, packaging integrity, and contamination risksThis part explains right storage and handling of DMG products, with temp control, light shield, package checks, and ways to stop dirt that keep shelf life and steady performance.
Recommended storage temperaturesLight protection for photosensitive resinsMonitoring expiry dates and stock rotationInspecting packaging for damage or leaksAvoiding cross‑contamination in useLesson 9Optical properties: shade systems, translucency, staining/aging behaviorThis part looks at light properties of DMG materials, covering shade guides, see-through, glow, and stain or age patterns, and how techs layer, colour, and finish for lasting good looks.
DMG shade systems and mapping chartsTranslucency, opacity, and masking powerSurface texture and gloss managementIntrinsic and extrinsic characterizationStaining, aging, and color stability
