Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: DENT5852C
Course Title: Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6157 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
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: 200
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 create and outline the form of dentures, record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth for dentate and edentulous patients.
This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDEP004 Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth |
Element: |
1. Prepare patient for procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret and clarify referred work order if from unfamiliar source 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer and confirm consent to follow treatment plan 1.3 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team |
Element: |
2. Select technique, equipment and materials for recordings |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select technique, equipment and materials that are appropriate for the procedure 2.2 Prepare and use equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions |
Element: |
3. Record jaw relationships and occlusion |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure 3.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure 3.3 Ensure stability and comfort of registration rims 3.4 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements 3.5 Determine and record functional measurements and dimensions 3.6 Consider referral if jaw relationship cannot be determined 3.7 Check recordings by observation and repetition. 3.8 Maintain integrity of the recording during extra-oral transfer 3.9 Ensure the patient’s wellbeing before they leave dental workplace |
Element: |
4. Select appropriate artificial teeth |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure adequacy of natural and artificial light for selection of colour and shade 4.2 Consult patient regarding aesthetic and functional requirements 4.3 Consider properties and composition of artificial teeth in relation to wear and aesthetics 4.4 Examine manufacturers’ mould and shade guides 4.5 Select artificial teeth that are appropriate in shade, size and shape |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Prepare patient for procedure
2. Select technique, equipment and materials for recordings
3. Record jaw relationships and occlusion
4. Select appropriate artificial teeth
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.
Teaching Schedule
session 1 |
Overview of Unit – Dentate & Edentulous Patients The Ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of dental care. Dental practice or organization policy and procedures, including registration standards and guidelines. |
session 2 |
Registration techniques, Registration Rims, centric occlusion, Freeway space. |
Each week one day in Clinic with your live patients. |
DHSV Patient / Clinical Log book
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session 3 |
Occlusion functional and dysfunctional Class 1, 2, 3. TMJ Dysfunction, Partial free end saddle registration requirements |
Class PowerPoint Topic – Occlusion functional and dysfunctional and how it affects treatment planning |
session 4 |
The rationale, criteria for selection for artificial teeth.
Class Discussion- Feedback what constitutes aesthetic? Informed consent |
Class power point topic – select artificial teeth ethics, choice of teeth, shade – colour Informed consent |
session 5 |
Sim Lab demo. Students to take registration of each other & place on articulator |
Theory /Practical Face bow demonstrations In sim lab. |
session 6 |
Class discussion regarding face bow registration. Discussion regarding taking Registration in the clinic – The student experience |
Class discussion regarding face bow registration. Discussion regarding taking Registration in the clinic – The student experience |
session 7 |
Theory regarding designing partial Dentures. Definitive treatment |
Power Point -Partial Denture Design |
session 8 |
Practical - Design – surveying in laboratory on models provided |
Practical - Design – surveying in laboratory on models provided |
| session 9 |
Designing Partials – definitive treatment. Class discussion Writing a prescription |
Power Point -- Designing Partials – definitive treatment. Class discussion Writing a prescription |
session 10 |
Review class-theory Assessment preparation |
Theory
Assessment preparation HLTDEP004
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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 completed the following tasks:
• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment
• followed procedures to ensure patient safety during procedures
• customised the form of the registration rims prior to recording the jaw relationships and occlusions for at least 4 different patients including:
- 2 complete maxillary and mandibular dentures
- and any 4 dentures of the following, 2 of which must be partial dentures:
o complete maxillary or mandibular denture opposing partial maxillary or mandibular denture
o opposing partial maxillary and mandibular dentures
o partial maxillary or mandibular denture opposing natural dentition
• established and recorded jaw relationships and occlusion for 4 different patients
• selected appropriate shade and mould for artificial teeth for 4 different patients.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency, the underpinning knowledge and the skills application.
Regular attendance is required. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 - Task 1 Knowledge Assessment - Open Book written assessment .All questions to be answered correctly to be deemed Satisfactory
Assessment 2 - Task 2 Practical Task - Face bow Transfer To be completed in Sim lab 3rd fl DHSV RMIT under clinical conditions
Assessment 3 - Task 3 Practical Task - Task performed during 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment (clinical logbook based evidence)
customised the form of the registration rims prior to recording the jaw relationships and occlusions for at least 4 different patients including:
- 2 complete maxillary and mandibular dentures
- and any 4 dentures of the following, 2 of which must be partial dentures.
established and recorded jaw relationships and occlusion for 4 different patients
• selected appropriate shade and mould for artificial teeth for 4 different patients.
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 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.
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
Assessments:
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 on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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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