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Construct immediate dentures

Construct immediate dentures

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDET006
State Code
AWA26
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct complete and partial immediate replacement dentures and surgical templates.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. Arrange artificial teeth for try-in
  • 1.1 Select artificial teeth in accordance with work order
  • 1.2 Arrange artificial teeth in current edentulous area in accordance with work order
2. Arrange artificial teeth and construct surgical template for finish
  • 2.1 Remove model teeth individually and prepare the ridge in accordance with work order
  • 2.2 Arrange artificial teeth in sequence as each model tooth is removed
  • 2.3 Adjust existing artificial teeth if necessary when commencing removal of model teeth
  • 2.4 Contour wax surfaces
  • 2.5 Invest/key and boil out
  • 2.6 Finalise the ridge shape
  • 2.7 Duplicate and pour model
  • 2.8 Construct surgical template
3. Process immediate dentures
  • 3.1 Trim and polish immediate dentures
  • 3.2 Process surgical template
  • 3.3 Trim and polish surgical template
  • 3.4 Decontaminate the denture and surgical template according to infection control guidelines
  • 3.5 Place denture and surgical template in a suitable container that will keep moist in accordance with infection control guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8185 HLTDT507C Construct immediate dentures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA1 HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification
BDQ5 HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification