Course Title: Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: DENT5791C

Course Title: Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5312 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact: Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1407

Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nicholas Greer

P: 9341 1420

E: nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au

 

Zanne Frazer

P: 9341 1402

E: zanne.frazer@rmit.edu.au

 

James Moser

P:9341 1417

E: james.moser@rmit.edu.au

 

Narelle Tobin

P: 9341 1403

E: narelle.tobin@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge you will require to construct a trial prothesis suitable for insertion in the mouth; convert it to clinically acceptable materials and finish. The prosthesis you construct will cover a range of different types of "average" patient jaw relationships as well as "abnormal jaw relationships". The prosthesis (denture) constructed will need to be constructed in a way that it is suitable for insertion into a patients mouth.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDT519C Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Element:	1. Articulate by means of face-bow
Performance Criteria:	1. Articulate by means of face-bow 1.1 Receive face-bow with completed bite registration 1.2 Read and interpret prescription card 1.3 Articulate on an industry specific articulator in accordance with operator requirements
Element:	2. Prepare case for setting of teeth
Performance Criteria:	2. Prepare case for setting of teeth 2.1 Select artificial teeth in accordance with prescription 2.2 Modify bases and rims as required for positioning teeth
Element:	3. Arrange artificial teeth
Performance Criteria:	3. Arrange artificial teeth 3.1 Follow prescription to position and attach the prescribed artificial teeth 3.2 Shape and contour the supportive wax and contour to gingival outline
Element:	4. Wax up denture for try-in
Performance Criteria:	4. Wax up denture for try-in 4.1 Contour facial and lingual aspects 4.2 Locate and relieve muscle attachments 4.3 Smooth and round peripheral extensions 4.4 Confirm distal extensions 4.5 Decontaminate the trial prosthesis according to infection control guidelines 4.6 Dry the trial prosthesis and place in a sealed container for dispatch
Element:	5. Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis
Performance Criteria:	5. Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis 5.1 Decontaminate the returned prosthesis and identify any modifications that are required 5.2 Check the returned trial prosthesis for loosening or movement of teeth and make necessary adjustments 5.3 Fit the returned trial prosthesis to the model if it needs to be modified, articulate and make necessary modifications
Element:	6. Wax case for finish consistent with prescription
Performance Criteria:	6. Wax case for finish consistent with prescription 6.1 Evaluate the prescription, the casts and the denture design and decide whether to use a duplicate cast for processing the final prosthesis 6.2 Apply wax as required by work order 6.3 Contour facial and lingual aspe
Element:	7. Select and prepare materials and processing technique
Performance Criteria:	7. Select and prepare materials and processing technique 7.1 Identify the appropriate polymer system for case 7.2 Identify the appropriate investment technique 7.3 Identify the appropriate processing cycle 7.4 Select polymeric material to construct the prosthesis 7.5 Prepare system components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 7.6 Allow materials to reach application stage
Element:	8. Process denture or appliance
Performance Criteria:	8. Process denture or appliance 8.1 Apply appropriate investment techniques 8.2 Apply material to mould 8.3 Process the polymeric material for the correct length of time at the correct temperature 8.4 Devest model and remove the processed prosthesis without causing damage to it 8.5 Trim excess material and remount on articulator
Element:	9. Finish denture or appliance
Performance Criteria:	9. Finish denture or appliance 9.1 Select methods, materials and equipment for trimming, finishing and polishing the prosthesis appropriate to the appliance and the materials used in its construction 9.2 Reposition models on the articulator where possible 9.3 Assess the articulated prosthesis and confirm that articulation is appropriate to the prescription 9.4 Make any necessary adjustments to maintain original vertical dimension 9.5 Remove any processing irregularities and sharp edges 9.6 Polish the non-fitting surfaces of the prosthesis to create smooth, polished surfaces 9.7 Evaluate the finished prosthesis 9.8 Decontaminate the dentures according to infection control guidelines 9.9 Place in a sealed container for dispatch

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the arrangement of artificial teeth for complete prosthesis (dentures) as well as techniques for converting the wax trial dentures into a final hard acrylic suitable for wear by a patient. You will set teeth in various arrangements in accordance with a prescription and be exposed to different techniques of curing the dentures.

Details of Learning Activities

Participation in group activities based on a simulated workplace exercises.
Practical exercises
Individual exercises carrying out requirements of competency.
Student experiences in workplace “on job training”

Teaching Schedule

Theory:

• NON-APPRENTICES - HLTDT519C Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 31/07/2013 (0830 -1230 - 4 hours)
• NON-APPRENTICES - HLTDT519C Abnormal Jaw Relationships 31/07/2013 (1330 -1700 - 3.5 hours)

Practical: Various sessions delivered dependent on the group.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Anatomy of Orofacial Structures	9780323019545
Mosby's Dental Dictionary	9780323049634

References

Other Resources

• RMIT online learning Hub www.rmit.edu.au/online
• Library www.rmit.edu.au/library
• Internet links
• Primal Pictures
• Journals, Brochures, Pamphlets, Newspapers, Magazines

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions.

You will be assessed on both the essential knowledge and the demonstration of essential skills through;

Completion of practical exercises - including detailed self reflection of each exercise
Practical exam
Theory exam

 

Assessment Tasks

Practical exercises:

1. Maxillary Denture
2. Class I Denture
3. Class II Denture
4. Class III Denture

Assessment guidelines for the practical exercises, as outlined in the practical exercise book.

Practical competency examination

1. Class I Full/Full denture set-up for try-in
2. Class I Full/Full denture process and finish

Theoretical examination

Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

One element of the 3 hour exam (divided into competencies) PASS MARK 60%, If ’NYC’ (Not Yet Competent) result is achieved the student will be provided with detailed feedback of the shortcomings and given a further opportunity to sit a secondary exam.

If a grade of 40% or less is achieved the student will NOT be granted an opportunity to sit a secondary exam and the student will be required to re-enroll in the unit which will be incurr fees.

Please note: A subsequent NYC result for any of above mentioned assessments may require the student to attend further class work within their enrolment period or may result in the student re-enrolling in the unit which will be incurring fees.

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Please Note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as (per the information provided in the Student Handbook ) via the RMIT Hub @ http:/www.rmit.edu.au/students/special consideration if they believe their ability to complete Assessment for this Unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special Consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date.

The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

Students are required to support the learning outcomes this Unit with work based experience and/ or further self managed research to support positive outcomes in this Unit.

To undertake practical exercises and /or assessment students MUST present for the assessment process as follows:

Please note these are also WH&S requirements for clinical safety.

In appropriate practical class attire (Protective clothing for legs - if shorts, must cover knees, lab coat, safety glasses)
Fully covered in leather(not suede) footwear

Hair to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
No artificial fingernails to be worn
The wearing of henna is acceptable.
Short, clean fingernails
No jewellery to be worn on the hands or wrists. Wedding rings or jewellery that cannot be removed for cultural reasons must be taped with an appropriate waterproof tape
All cuts/ skin abrasions on the hands or wrists must be covered with a waterproof dressing

A student that is non-compliant with any of the above requirements will not be permitted to undertake practical exercises or assessment at the scheduled time. The student will be rescheduled to undertake assessment at a later date.

 

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