Course Title: Construct removable acrylic partial dentures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: DENT5260C

Course Title: Construct removable acrylic partial dentures

School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5206 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact : Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: +61 93411407

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: 40

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

• HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies
and procedures
• HLTDT301B Construct models
• HLTDT302B Construct custom impression trays
• HLTDT303B Construct registration rims
• HLTDT304B Articulate models and transfer records

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and
knowledge required to construct removable acrylic
partial dentures
All procedures are carried out in accordance with
occupational health and safety policies and procedures,
current infection control guidelines, Australian and New
Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative
requirements and organisation policy

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDT508C Construct removable acrylic partial dentures
Element:	1. Design acrylic removable partial denture 2. Select and prepare materials 3. Arrange artificial teeth 4. Construct retainer units 5. Select and prepare materials and processing technique 6. Process denture or appliance
Performance Criteria:	1. Design acrylic removable partial denture 1.1 Confirm the survey of the model carried out by the operator 1.2 Confirm design and transfer to master model 1.3 Block-out undesirable undercuts 1.4 Scribe food lines 1.5 Duplicate master cast to create a working model 2. Select and prepare materials 2.1 Select materials according to laboratory prescription 2.2 Establish shape and dimension of component parts from design 3. Arrange artificial teeth 3.1 Select teeth and position in wax to establish aesthetics and function 3.2 Contour wax so that dentures are suitable for try-in 3.3 Decontaminate according to infection control guidelines and place in a suitable container for dispatch 4. Construct retainer units 4.1 Construct components as required 4.2 Join components as required 4.3 Secure teeth and components in wax 4.4 Contour facial and lingual aspects 4.5 Secure appliance for processing 5. Select and prepare materials and processing technique 5.1 Identify the appropriate polymer system for case 5.2 Identify the appropriate investment technique 5.3 Identify the appropriate processing cycle 5.4 Select polymeric material to construct the prosthesis 5.5 Prepare system components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 5.6 Allow materials to reach application stage 6. Process denture or appliance 6.1 Apply appropriate investment techniques 6.2 Apply material to mould 6.3 Process the polymeric material for the correct length of time at the correct temperature 6.4 Devest model and remove any processing irregularities and sharp edges before fitting onto master casts 6.5 Confirm accuracy of retainer units

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the process involved in the construction of removable acrylic partial 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: Construct removable acrylic partial dentures 05/072013 (0830 -1230 - 4 hours)

(in conjunction with HLTDT509D Construct cast metal alloy partial denture framework )

Practical: Various sessions delivered dependenat 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

This unit is to be assessed in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions.
Practical exercises, presentation of competency assessment exercises & written tests are used.

Assessment Tasks

Practical exercises:

1. Acrylic Maxillary Partial Denture
2. Cast Co/Cr Addition, Laser Weld and Self Cure

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

Practical examination:

1. Acrylic Immediate Partial Denture (Open Faced)

Theoretical examination

Construct removable acrylic partial dentures

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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