The focus of this theory and practical course is on the concepts, design and fabrication of removable partial prosthetics. Students apply knowledge of current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist lab.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Concepts and principles relating to the fabrication of removable partial dentures ie. survey and design 2. Classification of partially edentulous restorations 3. Applied Dental materials used in the fabrication of removable partial dentures 4. Laboratory instruments and materials for removable partial denture fabrication 5. Components of a partial denture design ie. rests, major and minor connectors, guide planes, direct retainers 6. Concepts and principles relating to setting up denture teeth for removable partial dentures 7. Wrought wire/acrylic applications for removable partial dentures 8. Cast metal removable partial dentures 9. Polishing and finishing removable partial dentures 10. Introduction to correction and repair of removable partial dentures 11. Current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist lab
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.