Partial Dentures 1 (DEND 1104)
The focus of this theory and practical course is on the concepts, design and fabrication of removable partial prosthetics. Students apply knowledge of current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist lab.
Course code: DEND 1104
Credits: 6.0
Length: 140.0 hours
Course outline:
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Corequisites
DEND 1101; DEND 1102; DEND 1103; DEND 1105.
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0Additional Information
- 1. Concepts and principles relating to the fabrication of removable partial dentures ie. survey and design
2. Classification of partially edentulous restorations
3. Applied Dental materials used in the fabrication of removable partial dentures
4. Laboratory instruments and materials for removable partial denture fabrication
5. Components of a partial denture design ie. rests, major and minor connectors, guide planes, direct retainers
6. Concepts and principles relating to setting up denture teeth for removable partial dentures
7. Wrought wire/acrylic applications for removable partial dentures
8. Cast metal removable partial dentures
9. Polishing and finishing removable partial dentures
10. Introduction to correction and repair of removable partial dentures
11. Current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist lab
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.