Course Title: Repair and modify dentures and appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: DENT5790C
Course Title: Repair and modify 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: 03 9341 1407
Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
HLTDT301D Construct models
HLTDT304D Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT519C Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for you to reline (adding a new fitting surface to a denture), rebase (extensive changes to the base of denture), repair and modify removable prostheses (re-fitting broken parts of a denture to return it to function). The different facets of this unit of competence are very common techniques that you will use whilst working in the Dental Industry.
The 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: |
HLTDT518D Repair and modify dentures and appliances |
Element: |
1. Prepare case |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply standard precautions when receiving, handling and working on dentures and appliances 1.2 Decontaminate dentures and appliances according to infection control guidelines 1.3 Read and interpret prescription 1.4 Examine fractured components for defects 1.5 Realign, position and secure fractured components in their correct relationship |
Element: |
2. Prepare model |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Construct model 2.2 Construct articulation key if required |
Element: |
3. Repair denture or appliance |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prepare and shape denture surfaces to allow for bonding with the new material 3.2 Relocate components 3.3 Select and prepare materials and processing equipment 3.4 Apply repair material using the correct technique to the required shape and thickness 3.5 Process material to manufacturer’s instructions |
Element: |
4. Modify denture or appliance, where required |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Decontaminate impressions according to infection control guidelines 4.2 Pour the model material into the impression in accordance with accepted techniques 4.3 Articulate case and transfer records or construct articulation key as required 4.4 Prepare denture or appliance surfaces appropriately for the modification to be made 4.5 Reline, re-base or modify the denture in accordance with prescription |
Element: |
5. Trim, shape and finish denture or appliance |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Trim denture or appliance to relevant anatomical outline or required extension of the base 5.2 Examine the tissue fitting surface and remove any processing anomalies and sharp surfaces 5.3 Refine and polish surfaces and produce required contours 5.4 Evaluate the finished prosthesis 5.5 Decontaminate the appliance according to infection control guidelines 5.6 Place the appliance in a sealed container for dispatch |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the process involved in the repair of a range of different dentures including full and partial dentures. The modifications you will make include a denture reline; creating a new fitting surface for the denture that provides a better for the patient as well as replacing an existing tooth on a denture - due to fracture.
Details of Learning Activities
Facilitator led discussions using PowerPoint presentations
In class activities
Simulated laboratory activities
Reading chapters form Anatomy of Or facial Structures
Written assessment
Teaching Schedule
The class is scheduled for delivery to the APPRENTICE group (DT1) on 11th July 2106 in the Boardroom of Building 154 RMIT (within the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne) Notification will be provided via student email if the date or location change. Following the delivery of the theory class, practical exercises will be undertaken in the laboratory. Class schedules are detailed in the timetables provided on Blackboard (subject to change at the discretion of RMIT, in this event notification will be provided to your student email); DT1 - Monday - Friday (2week block) Practical classes will be delivered in the simulated environment at RMIT where the Teacher will provide demonstration and assistance as you construct the following appliances. F/- Denture repair-/F Denture repairP/- Denture repairDenture tooth repair-/F Denture reline The TIER 2 exercises are made available if you complete all of the previous exercises and are seeking further practice prior to the assessments. The time guides for the TIER 2 exercises are reduced and require a ’self-managed approach’ to complete the exercise. TIER 2 - F/- or -/F Denture repairTIER 2 - Denture tooth repair
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
PowerPoint available on MYRMIT Blackboard under the program code C5312 and the Unit of Competence HLTDT518D/DENT5790C
Repair and modify dentures and appliances.
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 or each exercise
Practical exam
Theory exam
Assessment Tasks
You will attempt the following practical exercises under supervision of the teacher and you will be graded with either a CA (Competency Achieved ) or NYC (Not Yet Competent) according to the assessment guidelines outlined in the practical exercise book; in accordance with the training package elements & essential skills. F/- Denture repair-/F Denture repairP/- Denture repairDenture tooth repair-/F Denture reline The TIER 2 exercises are made available if you complete all of the previous exercises and are seeking further practice prior to the assessments. The time guides for the TIER 2 exercises are reduced and require a ’self-managed approach’ to complete the exercise. If you attempt the following practical exercises you will be graded with either a CA (Competency Achieved ) or NYC (Not Yet Competent) according to the assessment guidelines outlined in the practical exercise book; in accordance with the training package elements & essential skills. TIER 2 - F/- or -/F Denture repairTIER 2 - Denture tooth repair Upon completion of an exercise and prior to submission for assessment, all exercises undertaken in the practical classes will require you to provide a detailed reflection of your own work focussing on areas of the appliance that were successful as well as areas that could be improved upon next time. The practical exam will take place under supervision in the simulated working environment at RMIT. The exam will take place under exam conditions and you will be given details of the requirements and assessment guidelines in the practical book available in class and on BlackBoard. PRAC EXAM - Full denture repair The theory exam will be conducted under supervision at RMIT under exam conditions. Repair and modify dentures and appliances/ Waxes, Abrasives & Polishing Agents - Theoretical examination - pass mark 60% Acrylic Resins - Theoretical exam - pass mark 60%
Assessment Matrix
To achieve a grade of CA (Competency Achieved) for the unit HLTDT518D Repair and modify dentures and appliances, you are required to obtain a pass result (CA) for the following theoretical and practical assessments that are used to measure; elements, performance criteria, essential knowledge and essential skills as outlined in the health training package. Repair and modify dentures and appliances theoretical examAcrylic Resins theoretical exam PRAC EXAM - Full denture repair Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC (not yet competent) result for unit HLTDT518D Repair and modify dentures and appliances. An NYC (not yet competent) result will be entered in the student record.This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence requiring re-enrolment incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment. The scheduled dates for the assessments are as follows; Apprentice DT1: September 20th (The assessment process must be finalised and a result entered by November 18th 2016)
Other Information
Plagiarism RMIT University requires that you present YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the coversheet to submit your learning guides and assessments. Special consideration: Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=g43abm17hc9w if they believe 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. RMIT assessment policies - RMIT University: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=z7247xjmh46z Special consideration online application - RMIT University: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w Non completion or non-submission of compulsory tasks: Failure to complete any or all of the compulsory tasks listed above will prevent the student from achieving a CA (competency achieved) result for unit HLTDT518D Repair and modify dentures and appliances. This will result in the student not completing the unit successfully. NYC (not yet competent) will be recorded and re enrolment will be required to continue the unit/program. Fees will be incurred. Please note: A second opportunity for assessment will not be granted unless the student has applied for and been granted special consideration as per RMIT assessment policy. Assessment Appeal Process: The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal is available www.rmit.edu.au/students/appeals 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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