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Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth

Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEP004
State Code
AWA36
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
060703 - Dental Assisting
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to create and outline the form of dentures, record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth 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 Interpret and clarify referred work order if from unfamiliar source
  • 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer and confirm consent to follow treatment plan
  • 1.3 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team
2. Select technique, equipment and materials for recordings
  • 2.1 Select technique, equipment and materials that are appropriate for the procedure
  • 2.2 Prepare and use equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
3. Record jaw relationships and occlusion
  • 3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
  • 3.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
  • 3.3 Ensure stability and comfort of registration rims
  • 3.4 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements
  • 3.5 Determine and record functional measurements and dimensions
  • 3.6 Consider referral if jaw relationship cannot be determined
  • 3.7 Check recordings by observation and repetition.
  • 3.8 Maintain integrity of the recording during extra-oral transfer
  • 3.9 Ensure the patient’s wellbeing before they leave dental workplace
4. Select appropriate artificial teeth
  • 4.1 Ensure adequacy of natural and artificial light for selection of colour and shade
  • 4.2 Consult patient regarding aesthetic and functional requirements
  • 4.3 Consider properties and composition of artificial teeth in relation to wear and aesthetics
  • 4.4 Examine manufacturers’ mould and shade guides
  • 4.5 Select artificial teeth that are appropriate in shade, size and shape
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE226 HLTDP604D Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYZ6 HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics Qualification