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DENT 1250: Fixed Prosthetics 1
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
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.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1100, DENT 1110. DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply basic skills and knowledge relating to the design and fabrication of fixed prosthetics (Analog and Digital applications).
- Demonstrate foundational principles of occlusion and articulation related to fixed restorations.
- Select materials appropriate to the design, fabrication and prescription requirements, when creating fixed restorations
- Practice in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Perform quality control prior to releasing a dental prosthesis or an appliance.
- Make decisions based on sound reasoning and evidence-based practice when creating fixed prosthetic restorations.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 130
Total Hours: 165
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 130
Total Hours: 165
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case study analysis, reflection, project work and practice in labs.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade for Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
Multiple choice, short and long answer |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
Multiple choice, short and long answer |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Summative Practical Assignment #1: Diagnostic wax up |
|
Project |
15 |
Educational Video: Create a laboratory case plan based on a case scenario |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Summative Practical Assignment #2: Fabricate single unit restorations |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
OSPE Value: 25% |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) |
Practical Projects: Grades will be Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) |
Course topics
- 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)
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.