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Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis

Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEP006
State Code
AWA34
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to insert, alter and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis for dentate and edentulous patients.This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics.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 patient for procedure
  • 1.1 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team
  • 1.2 Position patient correctly for procedure
  • 1.3 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer and confirm consent to follow treatment plan
  • 1.4 Prepare equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
2. Check the removable dental prosthesis prior to insertion
  • 2.1 Decontaminate the completed removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines
  • 2.2 Remove potential injury-causing areas of the prosthesis prior to insertion
  • 2.3Interpret advice from laboratory on fitting procedures and potential problems
3. Fit and evaluate the prosthesis
  • 3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
  • 3.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
  • 3.3 Examine the prosthesis for retention and stability
  • 3.4 Check the fitting surfaces of the appliance and ensure there are no sharp ridges or acrylic pearls
  • 3.5 Place denture in the mouth and assess that no over-extensions occur along the periphery of the dentures
  • 3.6 Confirm that the occlusal relationships are acceptable
  • 3.7 Assess aesthetics of removable dental prosthesis
  • 3.8 Assess phonetics of removable dental prosthesis
  • 3.9 Assess patient comfort of removable dental prosthesis
4. Alter prosthesis
  • 4.1 Use materials and equipment required to carry out alterations in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
  • 4.2 Alter the fitting surface when pressure is indicated or when discrepancies to retention and stability are found
  • 4.3 Adjust occlusion of the prosthesis using occlusal indicator materials where required
  • 4.4 Complete documentation
5. Evaluate procedure and instruct the patient
  • 5.1 Discuss hygiene and maintenance instructions for the removable dental prosthesis and supporting structures with the patient or carer
  • 5.2 Provide advice on necessary follow up treatment to patient or carer
  • 5.3 Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD119 HLTDP606D Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYZ6 HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics Qualification