10-508-123EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures
Course Information
Description
Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Relate oral structures to removable appliances
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    adapt the oral appliance to the oral structure
    locate muscle attachments
    locate hard and soft palates
    locate mucobuccal borders

  2. Characterize the properties of dental materials used for removable appliances
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify acrylics
    identify thermoformed appliances
    explain thermal properties
    identify custom lab made appliances
    describe abrasiveness
    identify preformed appliances
    identify waxes

  3. Identify the function and parts of oral appliances
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify and provide rationale for components of full denture
    identify and provide rationale for components of partial denture
    identify and provide rationale for thermal formed oral appliances
    identify and provide rationale for lab/custom fabricated oral appliances

  4. Adjust dentures
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    determine need for adjustment
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    select correct armamentarium
    reduce or modify denture
    polish denture
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  5. Adjust removable appliances (not dentures)
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    determine need for adjustment
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    select correct armamentarium
    reduce or modify the oral appliance
    polish the oral appliance
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  6. Perform removal of sutures
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    identify the types of sutures
    demonstrate proper removal techniques
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  7. Perform the removal of dressings
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    evaluate tissues
    select correct armamentarium
    successfully remove dressing
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  8. Perform gingival retraction
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    review medical history
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    select correct armamentarium
    select cord materials
    place cord
    remove cord
    control hemostasis
    demonstrate techniques for moisture control and isolation
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  9. Perform impressions for dental procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    select correct armamentarium
    demonstrate techniques for moisture control and isolation
    demonstrate proper operator positioning while taking maxillary and mandibular impressions
    demonstrate proper impression techniques to include seating and removing
    choose the proper tray size
    demonstrate techniques for impressions and bite registrations utilizing various types of materials
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record