Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: DENT5867C

Course Title: Construct removable acrylic partial dentures

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5387 - 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: 60

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct removable acrylic partial dentures.

This unit applies to work in dental technology


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDET007 Construct removable acrylic partial dentures

Element:

1. Design acrylic removable partial denture

Performance Criteria:

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 model to create a working model

Element:

2. Select and prepare materials

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select materials according to laboratory work order 2.2 Establish shape and dimension of component parts from design

Element:

3. Arrange artificial teeth

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select teeth and position in wax to establish aesthetics and function 3.2 Contour wax so that denture is suitable for try-in. 3.3 Decontaminate denture according to infection control guidelines and place in a suitable container for dispatch

Element:

4. Construct retainer units.

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

5. Select and prepare materials and processing technique

Performance Criteria:

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 manufacturers’ instructions 5.6 Allow materials to reach application stage

Element:

6. Process denture or appliance

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Apply appropriate investment techniques 6.2 Apply material to investment 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 model 6.5 Confirm accuracy of retainer units

Element:

7. Finish denture or appliance

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Reposition models on the articulator where possible 7.2 Assess the articulated prosthesis and confirm that articulation is appropriate where possible 7.3 Make any necessary adjustments to maintain original vertical dimension 7.4 Polish the non-fitting surface of the prosthesis to create a smooth high shined surface 7.5 Evaluate the finished prosthesis 7.6 Decontaminate the finished prosthesis in accordance to infection control procedures 7.7 Place in a sealed container ready for dispatch

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Design acrylic removable partial denture 
  2.  Survey and duplicate model
  3. Select and prepare materials 
  4. Arrange artificial teeth 
  5. Construct retainer units 
  6. Select and prepare materials and processing technique 
  7. Process denture or appliance 
  8. Finish denture or appliance


Details of Learning Activities

Theory: Lectures/tutorials/in-class discussions Practical: Dental laboratory (simulated) exercises/activities


Teaching Schedule

Semester 02

Session 01

Introduction to unit, theory delivery, introduction to practical techniques

Semester 02

Session 02

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 03

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 04

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 05

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 06

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 07

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 08

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 09

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 10

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 11

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 12

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 13

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 14

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 15

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session 16

Simulated laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

Semester 02

Session in Week 18

Practical assessment (day 1 of 2)

Semester 02

Session in Week 18

Practical assessment (day 2 of 2)

Semester 02

Session in Week 18

Written assessment


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.   

Regular attendance is necessary. 

Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Theory Assessment - Written Test (Semester 02, Week 18)

  • The theory assessment will require responses to short answer questions and may require diagrams.
    Assessment 2: Practical Assessment - Practical Skills Test (Semester 02, Week 18)   During your practical assessment you will be required to:
  • read and correctly interpret 1 laboratory work order for a removable acrylic partial denture
  • used standard precautions and safe work practices during the set-up and waxing of partial dentures to produce 1 acrylic partial denture with a combination of bounded and free end saddle areas, suitable for insertion in the mouth 
  • critically evaluate the acrylic partial denture produced to meet technical laboratory and patient requirements.

 


Assessment Matrix

Element/Performance criteria

Assessment 01

Assessment 02

1.1

 

X

1.2

 

X

1.3

X

X

1.4

X

X

1.5

 

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

3.1

 

X

3.2

 

X

3.3

X

X

4.1

 

X

4.2

 

X

4.3

 

X

4.4

X

X

4.5

 

X

5.1

 

X

5.2

 

X

5.3

 

X

5.4

 

X

5.5

 

X

5.6

 

X

6.1

 

X

6.2

 

X

6.3

 

X

6.4

 

X

6.5

X

X

7.1

 

X

7.2

 

X

7.3

 

X

7.4

 

X

7.5

 

X

7.6

 

X

7.7

 

X

Other Information

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