Standard
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Rev.03/17/03
DLT 116 - Fixed Prosthodontics
Practicum
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
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Problem Solving |
Class |
0 |
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Adaptability to the Job Setting |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
32 |
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Interpretation of Work Authorizations |
Credit |
10 |
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Application of Basic Fixed Prosthodontic
Techniques |
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Professional Development |
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Prerequisite: |
DLT 112, DLT 114 |
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Prerequisite /Corequisite: |
DLT 115 |
Course Guide
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
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D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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PROBLEM SOLVING |
0 |
0
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4 |
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Problem solving on the job |
Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. |
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ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING |
0 |
0
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4 |
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Directions |
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USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS |
0 |
0
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12 |
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Interact effectively with others in the job setting. |
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Listening |
Demonstrate ability to listen to others. |
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INTERPRETATION OF WORK AUTHORIZATIONS |
0 |
0
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20 |
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Interpret work authorizations to produce acceptable dental
prostheses. |
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APPLICATION OF BASIC FIXED PROSTHODONTIC TECHNIQUES
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0 |
0
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270 |
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Pour casts with removable dies. |
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Mount casts on articulator. |
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Crown and bridge |
Wax crowns and pontics |
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Invest waxed crowns and pontics. |
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Burnout metal crowns and bridges. |
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Cast metal crowns and bridges |
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Finish metal crowns and bridges. |
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Polish metal crowns and bridges. |
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Ceramics |
Wax ceramic substructures. |
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Invest ceramic substructures. |
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Burnout ceramic substructures. |
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Cast ceramic substructures |
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Finish ceramic substructures. |
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Apply opaque to ceramic substructures. |
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Opaque |
Apply opaque to substructures. |
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Contouring |
Apply porcelain to substructures. Contour porcelain to substructures. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
0 |
0
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10 |
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Professionalism |
Conduct him/herself in a
professional manner. |
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Suggested Resources
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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.