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DENT 2450: Fixed Prosthetics 3
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This theory and laboratory course expands upon information and techniques for the design, fabrication, modification and repair of multiple unit restorations from Fixed Prosthetics 2. Students learn to fabricate various types of restorations such as metal, porcelain fused to metal (PFM) and All Ceramic crowns. Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD-CAM) techniques are applied to the fabrication of single and multiple unit fixed prosthesis.
Credits
8.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 2330, DENT 2340, DENT 2350, DENT 2360, DENT 2380.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze, design, fabricate and repair, single and multiple unit fixed restorations.
- Integrate aesthetics, form and function in the fabrication of single and multiple unit fixed restorations.
- Design implant-supported restorations by applying principles and techniques relating to the use of digital technology.
- Make decisions based on sound reasoning and evidence-based practice when designing and fabricating fixed prosthetic restorations.
- Perform quality assurance procedures prior to releasing a dental prosthesis or an appliance in a simulation laboratory environment.
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 200
Total Hours: 240
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 200
Total Hours: 240
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case study analysis, reflection, project work and practice in labs.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade in all Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
Theory: Review of basic Crown and Bridge (C&B) concepts and principles. |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Assignment #1: |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment #2: |
|
Project |
15 |
Project: Presentation (Multimedia) |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Final Exam |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) |
Practical Projects |
Course topics
- Single and multiple unit fixed restorations following a dentists' prescription; in a simulation laboratory environment
- Cosmetic dentistry concepts: aesthetics, form and function
- Dentist/Patient/Technician communications:Rx, Photography, and case planning analysis
- Design, fabrication and modification of provisional prosthetics (crowns, bridges)
- Principles and techniques relating to the design, fabrication and function of All Ceramic restorations
- Analyze, design and fabricate Implant supported Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufactured (CAD CAM) fixed restorations
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.