Course Title: Construct fixed restorations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: DENT5204C

Course Title: Construct fixed restorations

School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5206 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact : Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411407

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nicholas Greer

P: 9341 1420

E: nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au

 

Zanne Frazer

P: 9341 1402

E: zanne.frazer@rmit.edu.au

 

James Moser

P:9341 1417

E: james.moser@rmit.edu.au

 

Narelle Tobin

P: 9341 1403

E: narelle.tobin@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

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

HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies
and procedures
• HLTDT509B Cast metal alloy removable partial
denture framework
• HLTDT510B Construct crown and bridge structures

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and
knowledge required to construct fixed restorations and
fixed partial dentures

All procedures are carried out in accordance with
occupational health and safety policies and procedures,
current infection control guidelines, Australian and New
Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative
requirements and organisation policy.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDT513B Construct fixed restorations

Element:

1. Prepare sub-structures

2. Select and apply ceramics

3. Trim, shape and finish
ceramic restorations

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Read and interpret the prescription
1.2 Assess substructure for accuracy and
appropriateness
1.3 Form the appropriate substructure if specified to
standard guidelines
1.4 Prepare the bonding surface of the substructure if
required for porcelain build up in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions

2.1 Select and apply ceramics appropriate to the
procedure and the prescription
2.2 Process the restoration in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions

3.1 Trim the ceramic restoration to required
anatomical shape
3.2 Finish the ceramic restoration to meet clinically
accepted standards
3.3 Evaluate the quality of the finished restoration
3.4 Decontaminate the ceramic restoration according
to infection control guidelines
3.5 Dry the ceramic restoration, place on model and
place in a sealed container for dispatch


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the process involved in construction of fixed restorations.


Details of Learning Activities

Participation in group activities based on a simulated workplace exercises.
Practical exercises
Individual exercises carrying out requirements of competency.
Student experiences in workplace “on job training”


Teaching Schedule

Theory:

  • Construct Fixed Restorations (in conjuction with Take Tooth Shades) 22/07/2013 (0830-1230  - 4 hours)

Practical: Various sessions delivered dependent on the group.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Anatomy of Orofacial Structures

9780323019545

Mosby's Dental Dictionary

9780323049634


References


Other Resources

  • RMIT online learning Hub www.rmit.edu.au/online
  • Library www.rmit.edu.au/library
  • Internet links
  • Primal Pictures
  • Journals, Brochures, Pamphlets, Newspapers, Magazines


Overview of Assessment

This unit is to be assessed in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions.
Practical exercises, presentation of competency assessment exercises, theoretical tests are used


Assessment Tasks

Practical exercises:

  1. Coping (1.6 Model 1)
  2. Coping (2.1 Model 1)
  3. Coping (2.1 Model 2)
  4. Coping (2.2 Model 2)
  5. Maryland Bridge (Metal framework)
  6. Porcelain crown (1.6 Model 1)
  7. Porcelain crown (2.1 Model 1)
  8. Porcelain crown (2.1 Model 2)
  9. Porcelain crown (2.2 Model 2)
  10. Maryland Bridge (Porcelain)

Assessment guidelines for the practical exercises, as outlined in the practical exercise book.

Practical competency examination

  • PFM (Porcelain fused to metal) crown(s)

Theoretical examination

Construct Fixed Restorations
Take Tooth Shades

Each subject is one element of the 3 hour exam (divided into competencies) PASS MARK 60%, If ’NYC’ (Not Yet Competent) result is achieved the student will be provided with detailed feedback of the shortcomings and given a further opportunity to sit a secondary exam.

If a grade of 40% or less is achieved the student will NOT be granted an opportunity to sit a secondary exam and the student will be required to re-enroll in the unit which will be incurr fees.

Please note: A subsequent NYC result for any of above mentioned assessments may require the student to attend further class work within their enrolment period or may result in the student re-enrolling in the unit which will be incurring fees.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Please Note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as (per the information provided in the Student Handbook ) via the RMIT Hub @ http:/www.rmit.edu.au/students/special consideration if they believe their ability to complete Assessment for this Unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special Consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date.

The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.


Students are required to support the learning outcomes this Unit with work based experience and/ or further self managed research to support positive outcomes in this Unit.


To undertake practical exercises and /or assessment students MUST present for the assessment process as follows:

Please note these are also WH&S requirements for clinical safety.

In appropriate practical class attire (Protective clothing for legs - if shorts, must cover knees, lab coat, safety glasses)
Fully covered in leather(not suede) footwear

Hair to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
No artificial fingernails to be worn
The wearing of henna is acceptable.
Short, clean fingernails
No jewellery to be worn on the hands or wrists. Wedding rings or jewellery that cannot be removed for cultural reasons must be taped with an appropriate waterproof tape
All cuts/ skin abrasions on the hands or wrists must be covered with a waterproof dressing

A student that is non-compliant with any of the above requirements will not be permitted to undertake practical exercises or assessment at the scheduled time. The student will be rescheduled to undertake assessment at a later date.


 

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