Standard

Rev.03/17/03

DLT 116 - Fixed Prosthodontics Practicum

Course Description

Introduces students to the application and reinforcement of basic fixed prosthodontic principles in an actual job setting or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations on the job. Topics include, but are not limited to: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, interpretation of work authorizations, application of basic fixed prosthodontic techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, a required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Problem Solving

Class

0

Adaptability to the Job Setting

D. Lab

0

Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills

P. Lab/O.B.I.

32

Interpretation of Work Authorizations

Credit

10

Application of Basic Fixed Prosthodontic Techniques

 

 

Professional Development

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

DLT 112, DLT 114

Prerequisite /Corequisite:

DLT 115

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PROBLEM SOLVING

0

0

Problem solving on the job

Use problem solving techniques in the job setting.

 

 

 

ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING

0

0

Directions

Follow directions as given by supervisory staff.

 

 

 

USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

0

0

12 

Interaction with others

Interact effectively with others in the job setting.

 

 

 

Listening

Demonstrate ability to listen to others.

 

 

 

INTERPRETATION OF WORK AUTHORIZATIONS

0

0

20

Work authorizations

Interpret work authorizations to produce acceptable dental prostheses.

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF BASIC FIXED PROSTHODONTIC TECHNIQUES

0

0

270

Preparatory

Pour casts with removable dies.

 

 

 

 

Mount casts on articulator.

 

 

 

Crown and bridge

Wax crowns and pontics

 

 

 

 

Invest waxed crowns and pontics.

 

 

 

 

Burnout metal crowns and bridges.

 

 

 

 

Cast metal crowns and bridges

 

 

 

 

Finish metal crowns and bridges.

 

 

 

 

Polish metal crowns and bridges.

 

 

 

Ceramics

Wax ceramic substructures.

 

 

 

 

Invest ceramic substructures.

 

 

 

 

Burnout ceramic substructures.

 

 

 

 

Cast ceramic substructures

 

 

 

 

Finish ceramic substructures.

 

 

 

 

Apply opaque to ceramic substructures.

 

 

 

Opaque

Apply opaque to substructures.

 

 

 

Contouring

Apply porcelain to substructures.

Contour porcelain to substructures.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

0

0

10

Professionalism

Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

Books

Johnston, J. F., et al. (1971). Modern practice in crown and bridge prosthodontics. Philadelphia: Saunders.

Leinfelder, K., & Taylor, D. (1982). Laboratory and clinical dental materials. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina.

Mazuiewicz, L. (1982). Dental laboratory technology: Air Force manual. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Murray & Sluder. (1972). Dental laboratory technology: Fixed restorative techniques. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina.

Rhoads, J., et al. (1985). Dental laboratory procedures: Fixed partial dentures (Vol. 2) (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.