In this course students continue to apply theoretical knowledge to more complex practical activities involving the techniques of complete removable denture fabrication. Students will apply current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist Lab.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Term 1 courses.
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What you will learn
- Basic techniques, skills and concepts of design and fabrication of a complete denture i.e. set-ups (20,30% teeth), processing, waxing and finishing.
Design and fabrication of acrylic based removable dental appliances
Introduction to dental laboratory production and proficiency:
Principles of occlusion and articulation;
Principles and techniques related to the correction / repair of a complete denture prosthetic
Principles and concepts of a post palatal seal
Occlusal concepts for Complete Dentures i.e. balanced, eccentric and centric occlusions
Concepts of using a Pin tracer and Facebow
Current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
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.