http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ Virtual Techniques in Dentistry (VirTechs) is a collection of dental procedures that can be used for practice and review of many of the procedures taught in the preclinical years. The videos can be viewed using a Web browser, in a standalone QuickTime player (normal size or full screen) or as enhanced video podcasts that are saved to your iTunes library. With all viewing options, the videos are indexed for easy access to the steps of each procedure. Additionally, a caption track is available to help students with difficult terminology and tools. (Captions are not available on podcasts.) Each procedure includes access to a transcript and full-color armamentarium descriptions. Virtual Techniques in Dentistry (VirTechs) is a collection of dental procedures that can be used for practice and review of many of the procedures taught in the preclinical years. The videos can be viewed using a Web browser, in a standalone QuickTime player (normal size or full screen) or as enhanced video podcasts that are saved to your iTunes library. With all viewing options, the videos are indexed for easy access to the steps of each procedure. Additionally, a caption track is available to help students with difficult terminology and tools. (Captions are not available on podcasts.) Each procedure includes access to a transcript and full-color armamentarium descriptions. en Copyright 2008 Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning ccnmtl@columbia.edu http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/images/logo_virtechs.gif http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs 100 30 Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:56:57 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Columbia University This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material glass ionomer cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials_glas.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials_glas.html Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:56:57 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material glass ionomer cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/opglassionomer.pdf Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:56:57 -0500 Columbia University This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material zinc phosphate cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials_zinc_1.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials_zinc_1.html Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:59:26 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material zinc phosphate cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/opzincphosphate.pdf Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:59:26 -0500 Columbia University This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials_zinc.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials_zinc.html Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:54:46 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/opzoe.pdf Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:54:46 -0500 Columbia University This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material calcium hydroxide cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/pulp_protective_materials.html Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:13:17 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video demonstrates techniques for mixing and the placement of the pulp-protective material calcium hydroxide cement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/opcalciumhydroxide.pdf Higher Education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:13:17 -0500 Columbia University This video demonstrates techniques for the removal of carious lesions. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/removal_of_the_extensive_cario.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/removal_of_the_extensive_cario.html Higher Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:20:21 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video demonstrates techniques for the removal of carious lesions. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/opcariouslesions.pdf Higher Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:20:21 -0500 Columbia University This video describes the procedure for preparation of a Class II cavity. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/class_2_cavity_prep.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/class_2_cavity_prep.html Higher Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:09:00 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video describes the procedure for preparation of a Class II cavity. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/opclass2prep.pdf Higher Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:09:00 -0500 Columbia University In this video you will learn all you need to know about commonly used hand instruments. We will describe the hand instrument parts, formula, families and use. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/hand_instruments.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/operative_dentistry/hand_instruments.html Higher Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:17:55 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: In this video you will learn all you need to know about commonly used hand instruments. We will describe the hand instrument parts, formula, families and use. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/ophandinstruments.pdf Higher Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:17:55 -0500 Columbia University This video features an ultra conservative approach for the restoration of proximal lesions using the latest materials and methods. This approach is applicable to both primary and permanent teeth. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/pediatrics/peds04.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/pediatrics/peds04.html Higher Education Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:39:43 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video features an ultra conservative approach for the restoration of proximal lesions using the latest materials and methods. This approach is applicable to both primary and permanent teeth. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/pedsdoslotprr.pdf Higher Education Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:39:43 -0500 Columbia University This video features the classic G.V. Black class II amalgam preparation and restorative technique with modifications for the primary dentition. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/pediatrics/peds03.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/pediatrics/peds03.html Higher Education Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:36:47 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video features the classic G.V. Black class II amalgam preparation and restorative technique with modifications for the primary dentition. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/pedsdoamalgam.pdf Higher Education Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:36:47 -0500 Columbia University This video illustrates a pediatric crown preparation, SSC selection, trimming, crimping and finishing techniques. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/pediatrics/peds01.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/pediatrics/peds01.html Higher Education Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:00:00 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video illustrates a pediatric crown preparation, SSC selection, trimming, crimping and finishing techniques. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/pedssscr.pdf Higher Education Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:00:00 -0500 Columbia University Since all tissues can not be removed from the root canal during cleaning and shaping, root canals must be sterilized and completely filled to entrap bacteria which can not be removed during cleaning and shaping. This module demonstrates this procedure. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/lateral_condensation_filling_t.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/lateral_condensation_filling_t.html Higher Education Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:16:15 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: Since all tissues can not be removed from the root canal during cleaning and shaping, root canals must be sterilized and completely filled to entrap bacteria which can not be removed during cleaning and shaping. This module demonstrates this procedure. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/endolateralcondensationtechnique.pdf Higher Education Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:16:15 -0500 Columbia University This module describes the stepback technique which is used with either or both stainless steel or nickel titanium hand held instruments (k-files). http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/stepback_shaping_of_the_root_c.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/stepback_shaping_of_the_root_c.html Higher Education Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:56:59 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This module describes the stepback technique which is used with either or both stainless steel or nickel titanium hand held instruments (k-files). http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/endostepbackshaping.pdf Higher Education Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:56:59 -0500 Columbia University This module demonstrates how to effectively clean a root canal. Although it is impossible to remove all the tissue from a root canal, the more that is removed during the cleaning and shaping process, the higher the success rate will be for the procedure. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/cleaning_the_root_canal_maxill.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/cleaning_the_root_canal_maxill.html Higher Education Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:54:41 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This module demonstrates how to effectively clean a root canal. Although it is impossible to remove all the tissue from a root canal, the more that is removed during the cleaning and shaping process, the higher the success rate will be for the procedure. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/endocleaningtheroot.pdf Higher Education Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:54:41 -0500 Columbia University This procedure demonstrates how to measure the length. The length of teeth in the mouth as well as among individuals is variable. An accurate measurement is necessary to insure proper cleaning of the root canal(s). The apex of a tooth is usually never at the end of that root, and the apices of roots are also variable in their position. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/root_measurement_unmounted_max.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/root_measurement_unmounted_max.html Higher Education Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:42:33 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This procedure demonstrates how to measure the length. The length of teeth in the mouth as well as among individuals is variable. An accurate measurement is necessary to insure proper cleaning of the root canal(s). The apex of a tooth is usually never at the end of that root, and the apices of roots are also variable in their position. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/endorootmeasurement.pdf Higher Education Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:42:33 -0500 Columbia University This module demonstrates access of the root canal which is the most important aspect of the process. Without accurate straight line access, the proper cleaning of the root canal of any tooth is not possible. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/coronal_access_preparation_max.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/endodontics/coronal_access_preparation_max.html Higher Education Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:06:58 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This module demonstrates access of the root canal which is the most important aspect of the process. Without accurate straight line access, the proper cleaning of the root canal of any tooth is not possible. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/endocoronalaccessprep.pdf Higher Education Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:06:58 -0500 Columbia University This video illustrates the process of waxing up a maxillary second premolar. Students will become familiar with the making of a functional cusp, alignment of marginal ridges, and evaluation of the occlusal table. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/maxillary_premolar_waxup.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/maxillary_premolar_waxup.html Higher Education Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:46:50 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video illustrates the process of waxing up a maxillary second premolar. Students will become familiar with the making of a functional cusp, alignment of marginal ridges, and evaluation of the occlusal table. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/daomaxpremolarwaxup4.pdf Higher Education Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:46:50 -0500 Columbia University In this video students will be shown the techniques necessary to wax up a mandibular first premolar. Students will learn the placement of a functional cusp as well as the development of the occlusal table, including the placement of the triangular and marginal ridges. They will learn how to evaluate the wax-up, in particular, how to access the occlusal contacts. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/bicuspid_waxup.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/bicuspid_waxup.html Higher Education Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:34:46 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: In this video students will be shown the techniques necessary to wax up a mandibular first premolar. Students will learn the placement of a functional cusp as well as the development of the occlusal table, including the placement of the triangular and marginal ridges. They will learn how to evaluate the wax-up, in particular, how to access the occlusal contacts. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/daobisuspidwaxup21.pdf Higher Education Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:34:46 -0500 Columbia University This video will demonstrate the steps necessary to wax up tooth number 11, a maxillary cuspid. Students will become acquainted with basic procedures of a wax-up, including sealing the margins, placing and removing wax, making marginal ridges, shaping the tooth, establishing occlusal contacts, and evaluating the final wax-up. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/cuspid_waxup.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/cuspid_waxup.html Higher Education Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:32:14 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: This video will demonstrate the steps necessary to wax up tooth number 11, a maxillary cuspid. Students will become acquainted with basic procedures of a wax-up, including sealing the margins, placing and removing wax, making marginal ridges, shaping the tooth, establishing occlusal contacts, and evaluating the final wax-up. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/daocuspidwaxup11.pdf Higher Education Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:32:14 -0500 Columbia University When waxing up an anterior tooth it is necessary to concentrate on esthetic value first and then later work on establishing function. This maxim is especially critical with the maxillary anterior teeth. In this procedure we will be do a complete wax-up of an interior incisor and align it with the adjacent teeth. We have replaced the tooth #9 with a prepared tooth. The marginal outline extends all the way around the tooth from the labial to the lingual surfaces including the proximal surfaces. For demonstration purposes, we will outline the margins of the tooth with a darker color wax, and use tooth colored-wax to complete the wax-up of the coronal portion. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/maxilliary_central_waxup.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/maxilliary_central_waxup.html Higher Education Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:12:12 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: When waxing up an anterior tooth it is necessary to concentrate on esthetic value first and then later work on establishing function. This maxim is especially critical with the maxillary anterior teeth. In this procedure we will be do a complete wax-up of an interior incisor and align it with the adjacent teeth. We have replaced the tooth #9 with a prepared tooth. The marginal outline extends all the way around the tooth from the labial to the lingual surfaces including the proximal surfaces. For demonstration purposes, we will outline the margins of the tooth with a darker color wax, and use tooth colored-wax to complete the wax-up of the coronal portion. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/daomaxillarycentralwaxup.pdf Higher Education Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:12:12 -0500 Columbia University The purpose of any restoration is to restore lost or destroyed tooth structure. For a restoration to be successful, it must not only restore the form and function of the tooth but must remain intact without dislodgement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/basic_anterior_tooth_preparati.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/basic_anterior_tooth_preparati.html Higher Education Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:33:25 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: The purpose of any restoration is to restore lost or destroyed tooth structure. For a restoration to be successful, it must not only restore the form and function of the tooth but must remain intact without dislodgement. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/daobasicanteriortooth.pdf Higher Education Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:33:25 -0500 Columbia University The purpose of this exercise is to allow you to practice holding and using the handpiece. Use of the handpiece requires manual dexterity and a great deal of hand-eye coordination. This demonstration and your practice in the lab session will help you to visualize and reproduce a groove in the labial surface of an anterior tooth. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/groove_in_maxillary_central.html http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/dental_anatomy_and_occlusion/groove_in_maxillary_central.html Higher Education Sun, 01 Jan 2006 15:21:04 -0500 Columbia University Transcript: The purpose of this exercise is to allow you to practice holding and using the handpiece. Use of the handpiece requires manual dexterity and a great deal of hand-eye coordination. This demonstration and your practice in the lab session will help you to visualize and reproduce a groove in the labial surface of an anterior tooth. http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs/ http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/virtechs2006/pdfs/daogroovemaxillarycentral.pdf Higher Education Sun, 01 Jan 2006 15:21:04 -0500