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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Select and prepare the articulator
   • Apply standard precautions when receiving, handling and working on dental materials
   • Decontaminate occlusal registration rims according to infection control guidelines
   • Confirm requirements of work order
   • Select and adjust articulator in accordance with work order
   • Ensure all adjustable settings of the articulator are set to their neutral or zero settings
   • Identify the mounting method to be used
3. Select and prepare materials
   • Position models and oral records in articulator for a range of prosthetic appliances
   • Prepare mounting materials and apply to models
   • Establish and secure centric records
   • Remove excess material and smooth to produce a neat finish
   • Clean equipment
4. Transfer oral records to articulator
   • Transpose records as provided
   • Record midline
   • Set and record vertical height
   • Set the condylar angles to the work order given

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

• used standard precautions and safe work practices to mount at least one of each of the following types of articulators with attached registrations rims:

- planeline articulator

- adjustable articulator with face/ear bow

• critically evaluated both types of articulations produced to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

• Australian/New Zealand Standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, Dental Board of Australia guidelines on infection control, Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation and organisation policies relating to dental laboratory work

• fundamental oral anatomy including:

- structures of the oral cavity such as hard and soft palate, lateral and posterior borders of the oral cavity, tongue and floor of the mouth

- teeth form and function

- dentition – arrangement of the teeth, naming and coding of teeth

• articulation procedures

• mechanical devices:

- articulators

- face-bows

• recording techniques and devices

• relevant material science for carrying out procedures.

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