As a continuation of the knowledge, skills and techniques introduced in Dental Foundations in Semester One, students will fabricate single unit metal 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 ceramo-metal restorations and the correction of dental porcelain and metal defects and faults are practiced. This course expands upon the theory base of the previous semester and will enhance the students’ ability to design, fabricate, modify and repair, critique and self-evaluate their dental prostheses. Students are assessed to level 1 production proficiency standards.
This course is part of the full-time Dental Technology Program.
Explain basic concepts relating to the design and fabrication of fixed prosthetics;
Apply principles of occlusion and articulation related to fixed restorations;
Select and utilize materials for the fabrication of fixed metal restorations;
Incorporate the principles for manipulation and composition of fixed metal restorations;
Assess the fundamental elements of dental anatomy, dental physiology, dental morphology and basic elements of oral pathological conditions and apply relevant knowledge to dental technology practice;
Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control;
Apply essential elements and skills of behavioural sciences, communications, professional ethics, legal obligations and business management to dental technology practice;
Make decisions that reflect critical thinking and problem solving;
Integrate pertinent theoretical knowledge and empirical data and information literacy skills to justify and/or revise services;
Design and fabricate various simple types of provisional fixed prostheses;
Design and fabricate single unit fixed restorations according to dentists' prescriptions;
Perform to Production Proficiency level 1 standards.
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† 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.
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