DLT 1031 - Orthodontics

Clock Hours: 42

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The use of a surveyor in designing a removable Partial Denture is taught. Tooth borne and tissue born restorations are discussed. Students learn to block out undercuts and duplicate master casts. Various types of retentive clasps are fabricated, and students set teeth and finish wax on partially edentulous casts. Students learn to complete the fabrication of partials using auto-polymerizing resin and heat cure resin. The techniques for flasking, processing, finishing, polishing and repairing each type of material are covered.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Know Principles of surveying and design, performing block out procedures, Duplicating master casts, Contouring various types of wire clasps, Creating cast clasps, Setting teeth on duplicated cast, Finishing wax, Flasking, Wax elimination, Processing methods, Evaluating fit to master cast, Finishing and polishing, Repairs.
Construct Acrylic Partial Denture.