DL 234 - Lab for DL 233

Credit Hours: 3

Construction of bridges combining facing material, technique metal, chrome cobalt and gold frameworks. Minimum requirements are the construction of different types of bridges.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to accomplish the following procedures:

construct working models;
prepare and construct 3-unit bridge;
construct ¾ crown;
demonstrate spruing capabilities;
demonstrate and perform investing techniques using Whip-Mix machine;
perform casting procedure;
perform soldering procedure;
develop and perform a solder joint on a 3-unit posterior bridge;
demonstrate and perform facing procedure;
construct different facings, cast backings and solder backings; and
illustrate finishing and polishing procedures using appropriate materials.

Prerequisites: DL 123, DL 124
Concurrent Registration: DL 233
F (S)