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DENT 2440: Removable Prosthetics 3
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course, students will analyze, design and select material for the fabrication and repair of complete and partial removable dentures. Students will expand on their digital application skills and knowledge from Removable Prosthetics 3. The students will also learn to perform quality control prior to releasing a dental prosthesis for the delivery.
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:
- Assess oral anatomy and structure from the model, cast, and radiographic images to ensure harmonized design in relationship to the prescription.
- Create complete maxillary and mandibular denture creation (analog and digital applications) including articulation, set up, wax up, festooning for try-in and balancing occlusion (class 1).
- Describe principles of design and fabrication for fixed-removable combination cases.
- Choose the appropriate materials to create the prescribed appliances or restorations.
- Discuss principles of overdentures fabrication process.
- Apply knowledge of Kennedy’s classification to Removable Partial Denture (RPD) designs.
- Demonstrate awareness of implant-supported dentures for edentulous patient.
- Skilfully manipulate materials when integrating appliance components for repairs and removable denture relines.
- Perform quality assurance prior to releasing a dental prosthesis or an appliance.
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, case study analysis, project work and practice in labs.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade for all Lab Works
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Multiple choice, short and long answer, True/False |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignments: |
|
Final Exam |
40 |
Theory: 15% |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory |
Practical Projects |
Course topics
- Creating complete dentures in Class I occlusion (Analog and Digital)
- Principles and concepts for Removable Prosthetic Denture (RPD) designs
- Introduction to the removable partial denture attachments
- Introduction to fixed-removable Prosthetic Dentures (combination cases)
- Applied fundamentals of denture teeth and tissue material selection for removable dentures fabrication
- Introduction to the implant -supported dentures
- Introduction to digital Removable Prosthetic Denture (RPD) designs
- Fundamentals of denture repairs, relines and their maintenance
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.