Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2020

Class Number: 1453

Class Section: DT2

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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: 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: 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. Design acrylic removable partial denture
  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

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


Teaching Schedule

The training schedule for the apprenticeship group is outlined below.  Each session is one half-day in duration.

 

Block

Wk

Date

Session

Description

1

1

3-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 01 - Course introduction and theory discussion

1

1

3-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 02 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory)

1

1

4-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 03 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

4-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 04 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

5-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 05 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

5-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 06 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

6-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 07 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

6-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 08 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

7-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 09 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

1

7-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 10 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

10-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 11 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

10-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 12 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

11-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 13 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

11-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 14 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

12-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 15 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

12-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 16 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

13-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 17 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

13-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 18 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

14-Feb

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 19 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

1

2

14-Feb

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 20 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

3

1

20-Apr

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 21 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

3

1

20-Apr

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 22 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

3

1

21-Apr

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 23 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

3

1

21-Apr

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 24 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued

3

1

22-Apr

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 25 - Written assessment

3

1

22-Apr

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 26 - Practical assessment (1 of 5)

3

1

23-Apr

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 27 - Practical assessment (2 of 5)

3

1

23-Apr

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 28 - Practical assessment (3 of 5)

3

1

24-Apr

AM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 29 - Practical assessment (4 of 5)

3

1

24-Apr

PM

Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances 30 - Practical assessment (5 of 5)


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 requirements for this unit include:

- Written assessment to measure your underpinning knowledge

- Practical assessment unassisted in which you will be required to:

  • show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that you have independently:

  • read and correctly interpreted 2 work orders, arranged artificial teeth, and used standard precautions and safe work practices to wax, process and finish 1 maxillary and 1 mandibular complete acrylic prosthesis to a standard suitable for insertion in the mouth
  •  critically evaluated the 2 complete acrylic prostheses produced to meet technical laboratory and patient requirements, including confirming that each acrylic prosthesis:
    - is compliant with the work order
    - is free from defects
    - is functionally effective in line with the design and occlusion and is suitable for insertion in the mouth.


Assessment Matrix

Element/Performance criteria

Assessment 01

Assessment 02

1.1

 

x

1.2

x

x

1.3

 

x

2.1

x

x

2.2

 

x

3.1

 

x

3.2

x

x

4.1

x

x

4.2

x

x

4.3

 

x

4.4

 

x

4.5

x

x

4.6

 

x

5.1

 

x

5.2

 

x

5.3

 

x

6.1

 

x

6.2

 

x

6.3

x

x

7.1

x

x

7.2

 

x

7.3

x

x

7.4

 

x

7.5

 

x

7.6

x

x

8.1

 

x

8.2

x

x

8.3

x

x

8.4

 

x

8.5

 

x

9.1

 

x

9.2

 

x

9.3

 

x

9.4

x

x

9.5

 

x

9.6

 

x

9.7

 

x

9.8

x

x

Other Information

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