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DLT 117 – Removable Prosthodontics Practicum

 

Course Description

This course introduces students to the application and reinforcement of basic removable 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 removable 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.

30

Interpretation of Work Authorizations

Credit

10

Application of Basic Removable Prosthodontic Techniques

 

 

Professional Development

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

DLT 111, DLT 113, DLT 115

Corequisite:

DLT 115

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PROBLEM SOLVING

0

0

3

 

Use problem solving techniques in the job setting.

 

 

 

ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING

0

0

3

 

Follow directions as given by supervisory staff.

 

 

 

USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

0

0

10

 

Interact effectively with others in the job setting.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate ability to listen to others.

 

 

 

INTERPRETATION OF WORK AUTHORIZATIONS

0

0

12

 

Interpret work authorizations to produce acceptable dental prostheses.

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF BASIC REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTIC

0

0

270

Preparatory

Pour dentulous and edentulous casts.

 

 

 

 

Construct custom impression trays.

 

 

 

 

Construct record bases and occlusion rims.

 

 

 

 

Mount dentulous and edentulous casts on articulators.

 

 

 

Removable partial dentures

Blockout master casts.

 

 

 

 

Duplicate master casts.

 

 

 

 

Wax removable partial denture framework.

 

 

 

 

Invest removable partial denture framework.

 

 

 

 

Cast removable partial denture framework.

 

 

 

 

Finish removable partial denture framework.

 

 

 

 

Polish removable partial denture framework.

 

 

 

Complete dentures

Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures.

 

 

 

 

Wax denture bases.

 

 

 

 

Flask complete dentures.

 

 

 

 

Boilout complete dentures.

 

 

 

 

Pack complete dentures.

 

 

 

 

Deflask complete dentures.

 

 

 

 

Finish complete dentures.

 

 

 

 

Polish complete dentures.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

0

0

2

Professionalism

Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Media
(text/audio/
visual/www/
other)

Author

Year

Title: Subtitle

Edition

Location

Publisher/
Publication

pp.

Text

Adams, P. C.

 

The Design and Construction of Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Latest

Bristol, England

John Wright & Sons Ltd.

 

Text

Hayes, P.

(1988).

Orthodontics for The Lab Technician

 

Wauwatosa, WI

Author

 

Text

Mazuiewicz, L.

(1982).

Dental Laboratory Technology: Air Force Manual

Washington, DC

U.S. Government Printing Office.

 

Text

Nash, P. E.

(1986).

Removable Orthodontics/Simple Tooth Movement: Technical Consideration

 

Milton, FL

Little House

 

Text

Rhoads, J., et al

(1985).

Dental Laboratory Procedures: Removable Partial Dentures (Vol. 3)

(2nd ed.).

St. Louis

Elsevier/Mosby

 

Text

Sowter, J.

 

Dental Laboratory Technology: Removable Prosthodontics

 

Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina

 

Text

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

 

Pedodontic Appliances

Latest

Washington, DC

Author

 

Audiovisual

 

 

Fabricating the appliance - space maintainer [Video].


Quercus Corporation (from Project A Corde)

Castro Valley, CA

 

 

 

 

Posted: 07/23/08