vcc.ca
DEND 1204: Partial Dentures 2
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
The focus of this theory and practical course is to build on the concepts of design from Partial Dentures I, improving on the knowledge and technical skills used in the fabrication process of removable partial dentures (RPD) In this course students will develop skills required to design more complex RPD's. Students will develop basic skills to assess the adequacy of natural teeth involved in the design of removable RPD. They will also be introduced to the applications of digital software as it applies to the design of RPD.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 1201; DEND 1202; DEND 1203.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
- Assess the properties of the dental materials used in this course, including principles of safety and manipulation.
- Apply the concepts and principles for removable partial dentures when designing a case.
- Design a removable partial denture.
- Assess tooth health and the periodontium of teeth involved in the partial design.
- Use the applications of digital software to design removable partial dentures.
- Integrate pertinent theoretical knowledge and empirical data and information literacy skills to justify and/or revise services.
- Apply essential elements and skills of behavioral sciences, communications, professional ethics, legal obligations and business management to denturist practice.
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving to decision making.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 140
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 140
Instructional Strategies
Hands-on practical activities, Group/peer project based presentations, case scenarios, OSCE, seminar (guest speakers and demonstrators)
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
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Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
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Case scenario analysis (pass 64%=C+) |
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Exam |
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Pass 64%=C+ |
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Lab Work |
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Practical Projects as per rubrics |
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Other |
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Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) as per rubrics |
Course topics
- Concepts and principles relating to the fabrication of removable partial dentures ie. survey, design and processing Biomechanics of removable partial dentures Classification of partially edentulous restorations and related tooth set-up and occlusal schemes Applied Dental materials used in the fabrication of removable partial dentures ie. thermoelastic resins such as Valoplast Laboratory instruments and materials for removable partial denture fabrication Rest Preparation, design and locations Cast metal vs acrylic removable partial dentures Wrought wire/acrylic applications for removable partial dentures Cast metal removable partial dentures trimming and finishing Introduction to correction and repair of removable partial dentures Altered cast, unilateral partials, cast metal vs acrylic removable partial dentures, polishing and finishing removable partial dentures
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.