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Repair and modify dentures and appliances

Repair and modify dentures and appliances

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDET014
State Code
AWA18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to reline, rebase, repair and modify removable prostheses.This unit applies to work in dental technology.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare case
  • 1.1 Apply standard precautions when receiving, handling and working on dentures and appliances
  • 1.2 Decontaminate dentures and appliances according to infection control guidelines
  • 1.3 Read and correctly interpret work order
  • 1.4 Examine fractured components for defects
  • 1.5 Realign, position and secure fractured components in their correct relationship
2. Prepare model
  • 2.1 Construct model according to the work order.
  • 2.2 Construct articulation key
3. Repair denture or appliance
  • 3.1 Prepare and shape denture surfaces to allow for bonding with the new material
  • 3.2 Relocate components
  • 3.3 Select and prepare materials and processing equipment
  • 3.4 Apply repair materials using the correct technique to the required shape and thickness
  • 3.5 Process materials according to manufacturers’ instructions
4. Modify denture or appliance where required
  • 4.1 Decontaminate impressions according to infection control guidelines
  • 4.2 Pour the model material into the impression in accordance with accepted techniques
  • 4.3 Articulate case and transfer records, or construct articulation key as required
  • 4.4 Prepare denture or appliance surfaces appropriately for the modification to be made
  • 4.5 Reline, re-base or modify the denture in accordance with work order
5. Trim, shape and finish denture or appliance
  • 5.1 Trim denture or appliance to relevant anatomical outline or required extension of the base
  • 5.2 Examine the tissue fitting surface and remove any processing anomalies and sharp surfaces
  • 5.3 Refine and polish surfaces and produce required contours
  • 5.4 Evaluate the finished prosthesis
  • 5.5 Decontaminate the appliance according to infection control guidelines
  • 5.6 Place the appliance in a sealed container for dispatch
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD134 HLTDT518D Repair and modify dentures and appliances Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA1 HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification
BDQ5 HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification