Application
This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics at advanced diploma level |
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite units | This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites: HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan treatment | 1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client's required laboratory work and necessary charts andrecords 1.2 Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the client's personal, medical and dental history 1.3 Interpret prescription where required 1.4 Provide full details of the procedure to the client and/or carer 1.5 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 1.6 Implement standard precaution during all procedures 1.7 Ensure emergency procedures are in place and ready for use according to relevant guidelines |
2. Take a primary impression | 2.1 Select correctly the equipment, instruments and materials for the primary impression 2.2 Take primary impressions of the maxilla and/or mandible using an alginate material in stock edentulous trays 2.3 Relieve the denture in the area of the abutments 2.4 Reline the denture with a tissue conditioning material 2.5 Pour alginate impression in dental stone and trim for custom tray fabrication |
3. Prepare to take a final impression | 3.1 Fabricate an open window custom tray to provide an accurate impression of tissue details and the relationship of the abutments to one another and to surrounding oral tissues 3.2 Ensure abutment screw tightness 3.3 Attach impression copings to the abutments with the proper length guide pins 3.4 Try-in the custom tray in the mouth and check for comfort and path of insertion 3.5 Mould the borders of the custom tray 3.6 Seal the window with baseplate wax and soften in a heated water bath 3.7 Insert custom tray over the guide pins and impression copings |
4. Take the final impression | 4.1 Paint the custom tray with an appropriate adhesive for the impression material to be used 4.2 Mix the selected impression material according to the manufacturer's specifications 4.3 Load the impression material into the tray and syringe and inject around the impression copings 4.4 Seat the impression tray using the guide pins and holes in the wax window as a guide for placement 4.5 Complete moulding of the borders 4.6 Clear excess impression material from guide pins before complete setting 4.7 Loosen the guide pins and remove the impression |
5. Pour master cast and fabricate occlusal rims | 5.1 Screw replicas onto the impression copings with guide pins 5.2 Bead and box the final impression and cast in diestone 5.3 Unscrew each guide pin completely before separating the impression from the cast 5.4 Fabricate attachment and bar extensions according to the prescription 5.5 Evaluate casting for accuracy of fit on the abutments 5.6 Fabricate a customized record base incorporating attachments 5.7 Add occlusal rims to the trimmed and polished base |
6. Establish maxillomandibular relations | 6.1 Position the attachment bar in the mouth 6.2 Place pressure indicator paste on the fitting surface of the base and ensure the base is fully seated in the mouth 6.3 Check the base for attachment retention and potential pressure areas 6.4 Record maxillomandibular relationships 6.5 Establish lip support and phonetics at the correct vertical dimension 6.6 Select tooth shade and denture tooth mould |
7. Try-in of waxed denture in client's mouth and process | 7.1 Evaluate trial denture for tooth arrangement, aesthetics, phonetics and vertical dimension of the occlusion 7.2 Adjust the trial denture for denture soreness 7.3 Record another centric relation and process as normal 7.4 Ensure complete seating of the overdenture into the attachment bar |
8. Insert the completed overdenture | 8.1 Snap denture onto the attachment bar 8.2 Use pressure indicator paste to adjust any potential sore areas 8.3 Check centric relation and remount denture for final adjusment 8.4 Provide hygiene and home care instructions |
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 an implant retained overdenture to the client including: better aesthetics especially when resorption has decreased the size of the alveolar process in the maxilla fewer implants, abutments and prosthetic components les component stress and breakage lower treatment costs compared to fixed prosthetics simplified construction technique Applied oral anatomy including: 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 Dental and medical records and charts including: confidentiality of client records FDI notation and Palmer notation systems and charting symbols for tooth surfaces, cavities and other dental problems items that constitute a dental record knowledge of correct dental terminology and how it is used in dental charting the purpose and requirements for maintaining accurate records of examination, treatments, materials used and drugs/medicaments prescribed the purpose of study casts and the materials used in their construction the reasons for taking radiographs and photographs Dental materials Dental practice/organisation policy and procedures Disadvantages of implant retained overdentures including the wear of attachments with repeated removal and seating of the overdenture Implant attachment options for overdentures including: bar attachment systems unconnected fixture options Retracting soft tissues and moisture control methods of retracting and protecting soft tissue methods for providing a clear field of vision methods for controlling moisture The importance for clients to follow pre and post operative instructions Why medical and dental emergencies occur and the appropriate response |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Consistently prepare clients, environments, instruments and materials for insertion of an implant retained overdenture Consistently carry out all clinical and related laboratory stages necessary to construct a functional and aesthetic implant retained overdenture Consistently comply with work health and safety (WHS) procedures Consistently implement standard precautions Consistently follow procedures to ensure client safety during prosthetic procedures 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 apply standard and additional precautions during all prosthetic procedures Consistently follow sequenced written instructions and manufacturer specifications for the preparation of materials and medicaments Consistently demonstrate interpersonal skills when relating to people from a range of social, cultural and religious backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Consistently demonstrate communication skills as required in fulfilling the job role as specified by the dental practice/organisation including: acknowledging and responding to a range of views active listening asking for clarification from client and/or carer asking questions negotiation Consistently deal with conflict Consistently use problem solving skills required including: using available resources selecting and preparing instruments, equipment and materials as required for specific removable dental prosthetic procedures Consistently work with others and display empathy with client and relatives Recognise, respond to and assist with dental and medical emergencies Select and apply procedures to perform a range of tasks specific to the dental prosthetist's job role Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues continued ... |
Essential skills (contd): Use safe work practices to minimise the risk of transmission of infection including. consistently follow the procedure for washing and drying hands consistently limit contamination consistently maintain clean surfaces and manage blood and body fluid spills consistently protect materials, equipment and instruments from contamination until required for use consistently put into practice clean and sterile techniques consistently use personal protective equipment Use literacy skills to read and follow directions, policies and procedures including: infection control policies and procedures work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures practice policies and procedures |
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 Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit Consistent compliance with infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards and legislative requirements as they relate to the dental prosthetist's specific job role Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations |
Method of assessment | Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by: traditional or online (computer-based) assessment questions during workplace assessment written assignments/projects Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Staff and/or client feedback Supporting statement of supervisor Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning Role play/simulation |
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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
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. | |
Charts, records and required laboratory work may include: | Completed medical questionnaires Consent documents obtained for treatment Copies of correspondence relating to the client Dental charts and dental treatment records Diagnostic models Notes made by staff following telephone conversations Photographs Radiographs, tracings and measurements Records of financial transactions Reports to and from referring dentists and specialists |
Personal protective equipmentmay include: | Examination gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4011 and surgical gloves that comply with AS/NZS 4179 Footwear to protect from dropped sharps and other contaminated items Glasses, goggles or face-shields Gowns and waterproof aprons that comply with AS 3789.2 and AS 3789.3 Guidelines for latex allergic clients and staff Surgical face masks that comply with AS 4381 |
Standard precautions must include: | Appropriate reprocessing and storage of reusable instruments Aseptic technique Personal hygiene practices especially washing and drying hands before and after client contact Safe disposal of sharps and other clinical waste Safe handling of sharps Surface cleaning and management of blood and body fluid spills Techniques to limit contamination Use of personal protective equipment |
Attachment and bar extension options may include: | Bar attachment systems: mechanical - clips, stud, O-rings magnetic Unconnected fixture options mechanical - magnetic |
Maxillomandibular relationships must include: | Centric relation records Protrusive records Facebow registration |
Hygiene, home care and maintenance instructions may include but are limited to: | Instructing the client: on the removal of the overdenture on the use of a standard soft toothbrush to brush abutments on the use of dental floss to clean under the bar and around each abutment cylinder on the use of an interdental brush to clean the under surface of the denture and the overdenture framework to attending for review one month after overdenture insertion Establishing a recall interval of 3 to 6 months as determined by the client history |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable