Dental laboratory Techniques for Removable Prosthodontics & Techniques

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. fabricate all resin-based removable appliances; 2. demonstrate the safe use of rotary tools and dental lathes; 3. demonstrate the safe use of sharp tools, such as scalpels and carving instruments; 4. demonstrate and use infection-control techniques and apply universal safety precautions to prevent cross-contamination; 5. describe and evaluate the work process and the finished appliance; 6. analyse whether an appliance has been satisfactorily designed and constructed; and 7. apply basic principles of denture design in the fabrication of all resin-based removable dentures.

Skill development in provision of resin-based removable dentures to patients who have lost all or some natural teeth. starting with special trays fabrication, bite blocks, setting up of teeth, and finishing. Use of different types of articulators and how to mount casts on the articulators. Fundamental knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to apply the relevant design principles and appropriate manufacturing techniques from the receipt of a prescription and impressions to the production of removable dentures. Component designs that incorporate features to enhance strength and modify the loading to the denture bearing area, including supporting structures. Conformity of removable prostheses to strict biological, physical. DNT 304:Dental Laboratory Techniques for Removable Prosthodontics &Techniques (2 Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. fabricate all metal-based removable appliances; 2. demonstrate the safe use of rotary tools and dental lathes; 3. demonstrate the safe use of sharp tools, such as scalpels and carving instruments; 4. demonstrate and use infection-control techniques and apply universal safety precautions to prevent cross-contamination; 5. describe and evaluate the work process and the finished appliance; 6. analyse whether an appliance has been satisfactorily designed and constructed; 7. apply basic principles of denture design in the fabrication of all metal-based removable dentures; and 8. interpret the proscription by a dentist for the design of a prosthetic appliance. Course Contents Provision of metal-based removable dentures to patients who have lost all or some natural teeth. Surveying, denture designs and construction of different classes of partial dentures, and incorporation of different parts and fitting of such appliances. Relevant design principles and appropriate manufacturing techniques from the receipt of a prescription and impressions to the production of removable dentures. Component designs that incorporate features to enhance strength and modify the loading to the denture bearing area, including supporting structures. Conformity of removable prostheses to strict biological, physical.