Fixed Prosthetics 1 (DENT 1250)
A continuation of the knowledge, skills and techniques introduced in Dental Foundations in Semester 1, students will fabricate single unit restorations as prescribed. Students are introduced to dental ceramics including the characteristics and composition of porcelain, aesthetics, colour and shading, and the manipulation and firing of porcelain. Fabrication of single unit Ceramic restorations and the correction of dental porcelain defects are practiced. This course expands upon the theory base of the previous semester and will enhance students’ ability to design, fabricate, modify, repair, analyze and self-evaluate their dental prostheses.
Course code: DENT 1250
Credits: 6.0
Length: 165.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
DENT 1100 Dental Technology FoundationsDENT 1110 Biosciences 1
DENT 1130 Professional Practice 1
DENT 1170 Dental Laboratory Patient Care 1
DENT 1180 Digital Technology 1
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.