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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Arrange artificial teeth for try-in
   • Select the artificial teeth in accordance with prescription
   • Arrange artificial teeth in current edentulous area in accordance with prescription
2. Construct a surgical template
   • Finalise the ridge shape
   • Duplicate and pour model
   • Construct surgical template
3. Arrange artificial teeth for finish
   • Remove stone model teeth individually and prepare the ridge in accordance with prescription
   • Arrange artificial teeth in sequence as each model tooth is removed
   • Adjust existing artificial teeth if necessary when commencing removal of model teeth
   • Contour wax surfaces
4. Process immediate dentures
   • Trim and polish immediate dentures
   • Process surgical template
   • Trim and polish surgical template
   • Decontaminate the denture and template according to infection control guidelines
   • Place denture and template in a suitable container which will keep moist in accordance with infection control guidelines

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of Advantages of immediate dentures for the client including accurate positioning of the artificial teeth control of postextraction haemorrhage correct restoration of the vertical and horizontal relationships between maxilla and mandible maintenance of appearance Applied oral anatomy dentition arrangement of the teeth naming and coding of teeth structures of the oral cavity hard and soft palate lateral and posterior borders of the oral cavity tongue and floor of the mouth teeth form and function Clinical treatment procedures necessary to prepare the client for immediate denture insertion where there are posterior teeth and no existing partial denture where a partial denture is present Disadvantages of immediate dentures for the client including the implications for the client where appearance of anterior artificial teeth cannot be approved at tryin the implications of rapid bone resorption following extraction Infection control guidelines for the decontamination of completed laboratory work Types of immediate replacement denture and their advantages and disadvantages flanged denture and without bone recontouring flanged denture with bone recontouring socketed or openfaced denture

Essential skills It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Consistently construct complete and partial immediate dentures suitable for insertion in the mouth Consistently comply with current infection control guidelines Australian Standards and legislative requirements as they relate to the dental technicians specific job role Consistently comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the dental technicians specific job role In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to Consistently follow safe work practices and apply standard precautions during the construction of immediate dentures Consistently follow sequenced written instructions and manufacturer specifications for the preparation of materials Consistently interpret and follow the laboratory request form during modification of the model for immediate dentures including flanged denture and without bone recontouring flanged denture with bone recontouring socketed or openfaced denture Consistently follow established laboratory techniques for immediate denture construction Select procedures to prepare a range of custom trays Use appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of power and other resources Use literacy skills to read and follow directions policies and procedures including laboratory policies and procedures material safety data sheets

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment	Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by traditional or online computerbased assessment written assignmentsprojects Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Questioning Staff andor client feedback Supporting statement of supervisor Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience andor formalinformal learning Role playsimulation
Access and equity considerations	All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Immediate dentures may include:	Complete dentures Partial dentures
Type of immediate denture replacement may include:	Flanged denture with bone re-contouring Flanged denture without bone re-contouring Socketed or open-faced denture

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