vcc.ca
DENT 2350: Fixed Prosthetics 2
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This theory and laboratory course expands upon information and techniques from DENT 1250 Fixed Prosthetics 1, focusing on the design and fabrication of multiple unit fixed restorations. Students learn to fabricate crowns and bridges from various restorative dental materials. Students also apply fabrication techniques for single dental implants, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques.
Credits
7.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1210, DENT 1240, DENT 1250, DENT 1260, DENT 1270, DENT 1280.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe basic concepts relating to the design and fabrication of multiple unit restorations.
- Explain basic concepts relating to aesthetics, form and function relevant to multiple unit fixed restorations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of key design and fabrication principles and technical skills used in the design and fabrication of multiple unit restorations.
- Apply Computer Aided Design techniques (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture principles to the design and fabrication of fixed prosthetic restorations.
- Practice in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Analyze the healthcare practitioner’s prescription and patient’s information (simulation) to plan the design and materials selection for the fabrication of the dental prosthesis.
- Perform quality assurance procedures prior to releasing a dental prosthesis or an appliance; in a simulation laboratory environment.
- Integrate pertinent theoretical knowledge and empirical data and information literacy skills to justify and/or revise services.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Total Hours: 190
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 150
Total Hours: 190
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case scenario analysis, reflections, project work and practice in labs
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade for Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
15%: Multiple Choice, short and long answer, true or false |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignment #3:: Wax up and pattern design and preparation (traditional) or CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture) design process – 15% |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
OSPE Evaluation |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) |
Practical Lab Assignments |
|
Project |
20 |
Research or Video Projects: |
Course topics
- Applied Occlusion (Functionally Generated Occlusion)
- Diagnostic wax ups
- Multi-unit restorations
- Ceramic application process
- Introduction to digital full contour designs
- Fundamentals of colour in Dental Technology
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.