Fixed Prosthetics 1 (DENT 1250)
A continuation of the knowledge, skills and techniques introduced in Dental Foundations in Semester 1, students will fabricate single unit restorations as prescribed. Students are introduced to dental ceramics including the characteristics and composition of porcelain, aesthetics, colour and shading, and the manipulation and firing of porcelain. Fabrication of single unit Ceramic restorations and the correction of dental porcelain defects are practiced. This course expands upon the theory base of the previous semester and will enhance students’ ability to design, fabricate, modify, repair, analyze and self-evaluate their dental prostheses.
Course code: DENT 1250
Credits: 6.0
Length: 165.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
DENT 1100, DENT 1110. DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40733 | February 6, 2025 to June 19, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Weliwita, Samantha |
Additional Information
- Concepts and Principles of Design and fabrication for Fixed Prosthetics Restorations
- Aesthetics, form and function – Tooth Anatomy and Introduction to Functional Occlusion
- Principles of occlusion and articulation related to fixed restorations; equilibration; articulators
- Provisional restorations: Digitally created Provisionals from Diagnostic wax ups
- Designing and Fabricating of Single Tooth Fixed Restorations using
- Analog and Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD / CAM)
† 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.