Standard

Rev.03/17/03

DLT 117 - Removable Prosthodontics Practicum

Course Description

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.

32

Interpretation of Work Authorizations

Credit

10

Application of Basic Removable Prosthodontic Techniques

 

 

Professional Development

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

DLT 111, DLT 113

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

4 

Problem solving on the job

Use problem solving techniques in the job setting.

 

 

 

ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING

0

0

4 

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 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

10

Professionalism

Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

Books

Adams, P. C. (Latest edition). The design and construction of removable orthodontic appliances. Bristol, England: John Wright & Sons Ltd.

Hayes, P. (1988). Orthodontics for the lab technician. Wauwatosa, WI: Author.

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

Nash, P. E. (Ed.). (1986). Removable orthodontics/simple tooth movement: Technical consideration. Milton, FL: Little House.

Rhoads, J., et al. (1985). Dental laboratory procedures: Removable partial dentures (Vol. 3) (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

Sowter, J. (1986). Dental laboratory technology: Removable prosthodontics. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina.

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. (Latest edition). Pedodontic appliances. Washington, DC: Author.

 

Audiovisuals

 

The following title(s) are available from:

 

Quercus Corporation (from Project A Corde)

Castro Valley, CA

 

Fabricating the appliance - space maintainer [Video].