In this course students will fabricate various types of partial dentures, including those that are implantsupported. Cases will include removable partial and full dentures, cast metal partial dentures as prescribed to a given variety of situations and degrees of difficulty. Maxillofacial prostheses will also be discussed, including the fabrication of an obturator prosthesis. Students are assessed to level 2 production proficiency standards.
This course is part of the full-time Dental Technology Program.
Course code: DENT 2340
Credits: 6.0
Tuition: $0*
Length: 180.0 hours
Course outline:
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Additional Information
- Principles and concept of semi adjustable and fully adjustable articulator
- Facebows and earbows
- Rotational path of insertion
- Fabrication of cast metal removable partial dentures
- Maxillofacial prostheses/obturators
- Stages of complete denture fabrication
- Principles and fabrication of complete dentures - 20 and 30 degree teeth
- Principles and fabrication of complete dentures - Class II and Class III occlusion
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* 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.