Course Title: Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: DENT5875C
Course Title: Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Luke Scarica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312
Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@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 articulato |
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 will 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: knowledge material required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role (
This includes knowledge of:
• Australian/New Zealand Standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, Dental Board of Australia guidelines on infection control, Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation and organisation policies relating to dental laboratory work
• fundamental oral anatomy including:
- dentition – arrangement of the teeth, naming and coding of teeth
- structures of the oral cavity – hard and soft palate, lateral and posterior borders of the oral cavity, tongue and floor of the mouth
- teeth form and function
• articulation procedures
• properties of a range of dental materials used in the construction of removable acrylic prostheses including:
- atomic structure
- chemical bonding and reactions
- classification of materials
- classification of matter
- properties of materials
• knowledge of dental polymers including:
- acrylic and modified acrylic prosthetic teeth
- acrylic plastics as soft liners
- acrylic plastics for denture bases including composition and properties
- acrylic-metal combinations
- acrylics for construction of custom trays
- modified acrylic denture base plastics including manipulation and processing
- the polymerisation process including cross-linked polymers, copolymers, modified polymers and vinyl plastics
• mechanical devices:
- articulators
- face-bows
• recording techniques and devices
• relevant material science for carrying out procedures.
Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities
There must be evidence that the candidate has:
• 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.
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment Remarks |
1 |
Introduction |
Introduction/Overview of the unit Expectations for this unit: attendance, theory material, practical material, activities and assessment requirements. Practical exercise review: unit outline, day plan, tools, logbooks, safety, PPE, time management. Review safety, equipment, materials and PPE Theory: - Stages of the process - Landmarks - Articulation and records, troubleshooting - Functions of teeth |
This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit. |
2 |
AM: Practical Activity
PM: Theory Session
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Setting the try-in Practical work: Case #1 Read and interpret prescription sheet Review and construct registration rims Infection control, incoming work procedure Review and sketch-in Post Dam (for clinician approval) Review and complete relocation grooves, articulation, records Theory: Line of Pound Neutral Zone Mx Anterior set up Post Dam Tooth selection · Mould type · Shade · Material · The tooth card · Preparing the lower rim tips |
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment.
This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit. |
3 |
AM: Theory Session
PM: Practical Activity |
Theory: - Compensating curves - Setting the maxillary posterior teeth Practical work: Case #1 (cont) Mx Anterior set up Mx Posterior set up |
This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit.
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment. |
4 |
AM: Theory Session
PM: Practical Activity |
Theory: - Setting the mandibular anterior teeth - Anterior overbite and overjet - Interdigitation - Setting the mandibular posterior teeth - Posterior overjet - Balanced occlusion, the "BULL" rule Practical work: Case #1 (cont) Md Anterior set up Md Posterior set up |
This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit.
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment. |
5 |
AM: Theory Session
PM: Practical Activity |
Theory: Waxing the try-in
Practical work: Case #1 (cont) - Festoon & wax up for try in - prepare work for dispatch - COMPLETE Self-evaluation - SUBMIT CASE#1 TRY-IN FOR EVALUATION |
This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit.
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
6 |
AM: Theory Session
PM: Practical Activity |
Waxing for processing, flasking Theory: Processing for insert
Practical work: Case #1 (cont) Read and interpret prescription sheet, the "re-try" Wax up for processing Prepare & flask Mx and Md [Registration rims for case #2]
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This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit.
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
7 |
AM: Theory Session
PM: Practical Activity |
Processing, devesting Theory: Acrylic resins Practical work: Case #1 (cont) - Boiling out - investment prep - check & prep teeth and separating - Mix acrylic - Packing - Processing - Cooling - [Registration rims for case #2]
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This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit.
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
8 |
Practical Activity |
Trimming and polishing Practical work: Case #1 (cont)
[Articulate registration rims for case #2]
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The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
9 |
AM: Theory Session
PM: Practical Activity |
Second case, try-in Theory: Jaw relationships Practical work: Case #2 - Mx anterior set up - Mx posterior set up
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This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit.
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
10 |
Practical Activity |
Practical work: Case #2 (cont) - Md anterior set up - Md posterior set up, balanced occlusion - post dam - festoon & wax up for try in - SUBMIT F/F try in exercise for evaluation
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The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
11 |
PM: Practical Activity |
Try-in, flasking, processing Practical work: Case #2 (cont) - Prepare & flask Mx and Md - Boiling out - investment prep - check & prep teeth and separating - Mix acrylic - Packing - Processing - Cooling
Construct registration rims for assessment |
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment |
12 |
Practical Activity |
Practical work: Case #2 (cont) - Remounting for check & selective grinding - Trimming and polishing - Prepare for dispatch - COMPLETE Self-evaluation - SUBMIT CASE#2 FOR EVALUATION
Articulate registration rims for assessment
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The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment
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13 |
Practical Assessment |
In this session you will be expected to combine all previous session knowledge and skill to complete assessment (as per prescription) from start to finish under exam conditions. |
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14 |
Practical Assessment |
In this session you will be expected to combine all previous session knowledge and skill to complete assessment (as per prescription) from start to finish under exam conditions. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You must 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:
• 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.
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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment Due:
F23D & F23B 15/04/24
F23A 03/06/24
F23C 10/05/2024
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment Due
F23D 22/03/24
F23B 25/03/24
F23A 28/05/24
F23C 30/05/24
During your practical assessment you will be required to construct and critically evaluate a F/F (maxillary and mandibular) full dentures.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Resubmissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the resubmission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed.
A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager.
A 3rd attempt consideration will take into account class attendance (80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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