In this course students continue to apply theoretical knowledge to more complex practical activities involving the techniques of complete removable denture fabrication. Students will apply current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist Lab.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Term 1 courses.
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.
- Basic techniques, skills and concepts of design and fabrication of a complete denture i.e. set-ups (20,30% teeth), processing, waxing and finishing. Design and fabrication of acrylic based removable dental appliances Introduction to dental laboratory production and proficiency: Principles of occlusion and articulation; Principles and techniques related to the correction / repair of a complete denture prosthetic Principles and concepts of a post palatal seal Occlusal concepts for Complete Dentures i.e. balanced, eccentric and centric occlusions Concepts of using a Pin tracer and Facebow Current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control
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.