Clinical Prosthetics 2 (DEND 2104)
The focus of this course is on patient assessment procedures. Students continue to develop skills in professional conduct, patient communication and clinic/lab asepsis. Clinical applications for clients requiring Complete Dentures will include patient consultation, treatment planning, intra-oral and extra-oral assessments, preliminary impression procedures, face-bow registration, tooth mobility testing, post insertion follow up and maintenance of the dental treatment record. In addition, students will develop skills in the manipulation of final impression materials, registration materials and border molding for final impressions.
Course code: DEND 2104
Credits: 6.0
Length: 160.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of all term 1 and 2 courses.Corequisites
DEND 2101; DEND 2102; DEND 2103; DEND 2105; DEND 2106.
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- Theory:
Review of patient documentation and treatment planning
Review oral cavity and anatomy
Review of infection control protocols for laboratory and clinic
How to perform intra-oral and extra-oral examinations
Complete dentures treatment planning and fabrication process
Post insertion care
Lab:
Alginate mixing and types of materials available
Use of Mechanical vacuum mixer
VCC Denturist Clinic:
Chair positioning, instrument use, mouth mirror
Preliminary impression taking and pour up
Border molding and final impressions/ VDO/ VDR records
Stock trays: sizing, adjusting
Fitting and follow up care
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.