Removable Prosthetics 1

Course code DENT 1240

Credit 6.0

Length 180.0 hours

Course outline View

This theory and practice course builds on the knowledge, skills and techniques introduced in Dental Foundations in Semester One. The focus of this course is on removable prosthetic maintenance and the role of the dental technician as it relates to the oral health of the patient receiving a prosthetic. Included are laboratory skills of fabricating a complete denture, wrought wire, acrylic removable partial dentures; polishing and finishing complete and partial dentures and modifying, repairing and relining removable prosthetics.

Prerequisites

DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180.

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What you will learn

  • Equipment and Instruments
  • Design and fabrication of complete dentures
  • Design and fabrication of partial dentures
  • Repairing cracks, fractures and tooth replacement for removable dentures
  • Relining Removable Dentures

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42369 February 3, 2026
to June 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.