Course Title: Construct crown and bridge structures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: DENT5869C
Course Title: Construct crown and bridge structures
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
Justin Kidgell
Luke Scarica
Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct crown and bridge structures including inlays, veneers and substructures.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET009 Construct crown and bridge structures |
Element: |
1. Prepare crown and bridge model |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Pour or construct model using crown and bridge model system 1.2 Prepare crown and bridge model to appropriate height and with level occlusal plane in accordance with crown and bridge model system used 1.3 Section crown and bridge model in accordance with work order requirements 1.4 Prepare die for construction of restoration in accordance with work order |
Element: |
2. Wax and invest fixed partial dentures and structures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Wax up crown and bridge restorations 2.2 Sprue crown and bridge wax pattern and prepare for processing 2.3 Select appropriate investment material according to the material to be used 2.4 Prepare investment materials according to the manufacturers’ instructions 2.5 Invest wax patterns |
Element: |
3. Burnout, process and finish fixed partial dentures and structures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select burnout techniques appropriate to the investment material and restoration material 3.2 Process restoration/substructure in appropriate material 3.3 Devest restoration/substructure without damaging it 3.4 Check for defects 3.5 Trim and finish restoration while maintaining all contact areas and margins 3.6 Evaluate the finished restoration 3.7 Decontaminate the restoration according to infection control guidelines 3.8 Dry the casting, replace on model and place in a sealed container for dispatch |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Prepare crown and bridge model
- Wax and invest fixed partial dentures and structures
- Burnout, process and finish fixed partial dentures and structures
Details of Learning Activities
Theory lectures
Practical laboratory exercises
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 Theory lecture Crown and bridge structures/Casting defects
Weeks 2-17 Practical laboratory exercises
Week 18 Theory/practical exam
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1 - Theory assessment - written test
Assessment 2 - Practical 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
Assessment 1: Construct crown and bridge structures theory knowledge exam (week 18
Assessment 2: Construct crown and bridge structures practical exam Parts 1-3 (week 18)
Assessment Matrix
E/PC |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2: Parts 1 - 3 |
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1.2 |
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1.3 |
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2.1 |
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2.2 |
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2.3 |
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2.4 |
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3.3 |
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3.4 |
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3.5 |
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3.6 |
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x |
3.7 |
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3.8 |
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