Course Title: Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

Course Code: DENT5217C

Course Title: Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6081 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Course Contact: Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: Ph: (03) 9341 1407

Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

craig mccracken (03)9341 1410  craig.mccracken@rmit.edu.au   zanne frazer (03)9341 1402  zanne.frazer@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 180

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

HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTIN302A Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
HLTOHS400A Maintain OHS processes in the health industry
HLTDP601B Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment, materials as required
HLTDP602B Gather data, take history, conduct a dental prosthetic examination and develop a treatment plan
HLTDP603B Take impressions

Course Description

Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDP604B Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth

Element:

1. Prepare client for procedure
2. Select technique, equipment
and materials for recordings
3. Record jaw relationships and occlusion
4. Select appropriate artificial teeth

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret prescription if referred from another source
1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the client and/or carer
1.3 Prepare personal protective equipment for the client and members of the dental team
2.1 Select technique, equipment and materials that are appropriate for the procedure
2.2 Prepare and use equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
3.1 Implement aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of infection
3.2 Position the client comfortably for the procedure
3.3 Instruct client on participation during the procedure
3.4 Ensure stability and comfort of registration rims
3.5 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements
3.6 Determine and record functional measurements and dimensions
3.7 Consider referral if jaw relationship is unable to be determined
3.8 Check recordings by observation and repetition
3.9 Maintain integrity of the recording during extra-oral transfer
3.10 Ensure the client’s well being prior to being dismissed
4.1 Ensure adequacy of natural and artificial light for selection of colour and shade
4.2 Consult client regarding aesthetic and functional requirements
4.3 Consider properties and composition of artificial teeth in relation to wear and aesthetics
4.4 Examine manufacturer’s mould and shade guides
4.5 Select artificial teeth that are appropriate in shade, size and shape


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have the skills and knowledge required to create and outline the form of the dentures, record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth.


Details of Learning Activities

Lecture. Clinical practice.


Teaching Schedule

Relevant current legislation and guidelines
Occlusion
• types
• freeway space
• jaw position
Measuring and recording of jaw relationships and occlusion
• rationale and objectives
• equipment and materials
• Techniques/procedures
Anatomy & physiology
Tooth shade taking
• Rationale and objectives
• Physics of light refraction
• Factors which influence selection of tooth shades
• Effects of aging, tooth wear and staining on shade
• Techniques for taken tooth shades
• Materials and equipment
• Critical issues for taken tooth shades
• Social, cultural and psychological factors affecting patient perception and acceptance of tooth shade
Dental Materials used in aesthetic restoration
Patient communication and management
Work effectiveness



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Problems and Solutions in Complete Denture Prosthodontics" by David J Lamb (Quintessence books) "Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases" by G.Laskaris (Thieme books) "Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient" 4th Ed. by R M Basker and J C Davenport (Blackwell Munksgaard books)


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Clinical demonstration. Patient record.


Assessment Tasks

Occlusion test

Report on registration taking procedures, materials, instruments and equipment including OVD, RVD and FWS (Patient records)

Case Study – presentation patient (Patient records)

Complete journal of experience in relation to outcomes of simulated practical training and clinical experience placement Patient records)

Perform elements and performance criteria of competence as designated for this unit of competence to the required standard consistently across a range of variables during clinical placement. See critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.

* Co assessed with this will be elements of HLT501A:- Maintain an effective health work environment, HLTIN301A:- Comply with infection control policies and procedures and HLTOHS:- Maintain OHS processes*


Assessment Matrix

Consistent clinical demonstration addressing all the performance criteria across a wide range of variables. 70%


Patient records addressing performance criteria. 20%

Occlusion report and test. 10% 


*All assessment tasks must be successfully completed for competency to be attained in this unit.

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