Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Design acrylic removable partial denture
- Prepare case for setting of teeth
- Arrange artificial teeth
- Wax up denture for try-in
- Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis
- Wax case for finish consistent with work order
- Select and prepare materials and processing technique
- Process denture
- Finish denture
Details of Learning Activities
Theory: Lectures/tutorials/in-class discussions Practical: Dental laboratory (simulated) exercises & activities
Teaching Schedule
There are 3 class groups for this course, FT1A, FT1B and FT1C. The training schedule for each group is outlined below. Each session is one half-day in duration.
FT1A |
9-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 01 - Course introduction and theory discussion |
FT1A |
9-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 02 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
15-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 03 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
15-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 04 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
16-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 05 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
16-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 06 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
17-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 07 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
6-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 08 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
6-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 09 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
7-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 10 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
7-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 11 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
13-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 12 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
13-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 13 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
14-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 14 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
14-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 15 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
20-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 16 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
20-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 17 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
21-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 18 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
21-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 19 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
27-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 20 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
27-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 21 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
28-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 22 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
28-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 23 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
3-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 24 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
3-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 25 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
4-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 26 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
4-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 27 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
10-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 28 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
10-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 29 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
11-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 30 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
11-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 31 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1A |
17-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 32 - Practical assessment (1 of 5) |
FT1A |
17-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 33 - Practical assessment (2 of 5) |
FT1A |
18-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 34 - Practical assessment (3 of 5) |
FT1A |
18-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 35 - Practical assessment (4 of 5) |
FT1A |
19-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 36 - written assessment |
FT1A |
19-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 37 - Practical assessment (5 of 5) |
FT1B |
5-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 01 - Course introduction and theory discussion |
FT1B |
5-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 02 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
12-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 03 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
12-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 04 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
18-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 05 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
18-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 06 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
19-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 07 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
19-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 08 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
9-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 09 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
9-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 10 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
10-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 11 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
10-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 12 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
16-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 13 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
16-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 14 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
17-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 15 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
17-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 16 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
23-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 17 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
23-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 18 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
24-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 19 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
24-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 20 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
30-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 21 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
30-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 22 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
31-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 23 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
31-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 24 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
6-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 25 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
6-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 26 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
7-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 27 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
7-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 28 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
13-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 29 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
13-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 30 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
14-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 31 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1B |
14-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 32 - Practical assessment (1 of 5) |
FT1B |
19-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 33 - written assessment |
FT1B |
19-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 34 - Practical assessment (2 of 5) |
FT1B |
20-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 35 - Practical assessment (3 of 5) |
FT1B |
20-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 36 - Practical assessment (4 of 5) |
FT1B |
21-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 37 - Practical assessment (5 of 5) |
FT1C |
9-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 01 - Course introduction and theory discussion |
FT1C |
9-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 02 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
10-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 03 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
10-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 04 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
16-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 05 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
16-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 06 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
18-Jun |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 07 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
18-Jun |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 08 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
7-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 09 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
7-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 10 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
9-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 11 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
9-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 12 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
14-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 13 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
14-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 14 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
16-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 15 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
16-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 16 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
20-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 17 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
20-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 18 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
21-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 19 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
21-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 20 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
28-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 21 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
28-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 22 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
30-Jul |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 23 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
30-Jul |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 24 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
4-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 25 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
4-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 26 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
6-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 27 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
6-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 28 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
11-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 29 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
11-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 30 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
13-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 31 - Laboratory practical exercises (and related theory) continued |
FT1C |
13-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 32 - Practical assessment (1 of 5) |
FT1C |
18-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 33 - Practical assessment (2 of 5) |
FT1C |
18-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 34 - Practical assessment (3 of 5) |
FT1C |
19-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 35 - written assessment |
FT1C |
19-Aug |
PM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 36 - Practical assessment (4 of 5) |
FT1C |
20-Aug |
AM |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures 37 - Practical assessment (5 of 5) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None.
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 |
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x |
1.2 |
x |
x |
1.3 |
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x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
2.2 |
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x |
3.1 |
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x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
4.1 |
x |
x |
4.2 |
x |
x |
4.3 |
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x |
4.4 |
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x |
4.5 |
x |
x |
4.6 |
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x |
5.1 |
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x |
5.2 |
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x |
5.3 |
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x |
6.1 |
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x |
6.2 |
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x |
6.3 |
x |
x |
7.1 |
x |
x |
7.2 |
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x |
7.3 |
x |
x |
7.4 |
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x |
7.5 |
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x |
7.6 |
x |
x |
8.1 |
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x |
8.2 |
x |
x |
8.3 |
x |
x |
8.4 |
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x |
8.5 |
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x |
9.1 |
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x |
9.2 |
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x |
9.3 |
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x |
9.4 |
x |
x |
9.5 |
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x |
9.6 |
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x |
9.7 |
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x |
9.8 |
x |
x |
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