Course Title: Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5387 Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Title: Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 150

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

DENT5875C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

Term1 2019,
Term1 2020,
Term1 2021

DENT5875C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

Term1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

DENT5875C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

VE 2019 (All)

DENT5875C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

VE 2020 (DT2),

VE 2020 (All)

Course Contact: Luke Scarica

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312

Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@rmit.edu.au



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.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDET015 Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

Elements:

1. Articulate by means of face-bow

2. Prepare case for setting of teeth

3. Arrange artificial teeth

4. Wax up denture for try-in

5. Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis

6. Wax case for finish consistent with work order

7. Select and prepare materials and processing technique

8. Process denture

9. Finish denture


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Design acrylic removable partial denture
  1. Prepare case for setting of teeth 
  1. Arrange artificial teeth 
  1. Wax up denture for try-in 
  1. Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis 
  1. Wax case for finish consistent with work order 
  1. Select and prepare materials and processing technique 
  1. Process denture
  1. Finish denture 


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.