Course Title: Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: DENT5875C

Course Title: Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5373 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact: Rachael Starr

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420

Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 150

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct a complete trial prosthesis for upper and lower arch, suitable for insertion in the mouth, then convert it to clinically acceptable materials and finish according to laboratory standards.

This unit applies to work in dental technology.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDET015 Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

Element:

1. Articulate by means of face-bow

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Receive face-bow with completed bite registration.

1.2 Read and interpret work order

1.3 Articulate on an industry specific articulator in accordance with clinician requirements

Element:

2. Prepare case for setting of teeth

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select artificial teeth in accordance with work order

2.2 Modify bases and rims as required for positioning teeth

Element:

3. Arrange artificial teeth

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Follow work order 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:

4.1 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:

5.1 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 work order

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Evaluate the work order, models and denture design and decide whether or not to use a duplicate model for processing the final prosthesis

6.2 Apply wax as required by work order

6.3 Contour facial and lingual aspects

Element:

7. Select and prepare materials and processing technique

Performance Criteria:

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 manufacturers’ instructions

7.6 Allow materials to reach application stage

Element:

8. Process denture

Performance Criteria:

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

Performance Criteria:

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 work order

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 should be able to:

  1. Articulate by means of face-bow 
  1. Prepare case for setting of teeth 
  1. Arrange artificial teeth 
  1. Wax up denture for try-in 
  1. Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis 
  1. Wax case for finish consistent with work order 
  1. Select and prepare materials and processing technique 
  1. Process denture
  1. Finish denture 


Details of Learning Activities

You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course


Teaching Schedule

Delivered in classrooms and simulated laboratories, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on CANVAS for staff and you.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

  

Assessments

Assessment:Task 1

Practical assessment, read and correctly interpret work orders, fabricate appliances

Assessment:Task 2

Practical assessment, critically evaluate practical work to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements

Assessment:Task 3

Theory assessment, written exam

 


Assessment Matrix

 

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass 1

Ass 2

Ass 3

1.1

x

 

 

1.2

x

 

 

1.3

x

 

 

2.1

 

x

 

2.2

 

x

 

3.1

 

 

x

3.2

 

 

x

4.1

 

x

x

4.2

 

x

x

4.3

 

x

x

4.4

x

 

x

4.5

x

 

x

4.6

x

 

 

5.1

 

 

x

5.2

x

 

x

5.3

x

 

x

6.1

 

x

 

6.2

x

x

 

6.3

 

x

x

7.1

x

 

x

7.2

x

x

 

7.3

x

 

x

7.4

x

 

x

7.5

 

 

x

7.6

 

x

x

8.1

 

x

 

8.2

x

x

x

8.3

 

x

x

8.4

x

 

 

8.5

x

 

x

9.1

 

x

x

9.2

x

x

 

9.3

x

 

x

9.4

x

x

x

9.5

x

 

x

9.6

 

 

x

9.7

 

 

x

9.8

 

x

x

9.9

x

x

 

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

Relevant

Current

Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and learning Support:

 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice

maths and science developmental support and advice

English language development

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

 

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 

Late submission:

 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

Special consideration:

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

 

Plagiarism:

 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Other student Information:

 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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