DL 236 - Lab for DL 235

Credit Hours: 1

Construct porcelain units including the preparation of dies, firing and glazing. Use of porcelain ovens, both analog and computerized. The fabrication of porcelain units includes the preparation of dies, adaption of platinum matrices, firing and glazing. Minimum requirements are three porcelain crowns and three stained or personalized units.

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

demonstrate mounting casts on semi-adjustable articulators;
construct:
- three single units (anterior and posterior); and
- three unit bridge
identify different waxing techniques;
perform different types of sprueing techniques;
demonstrate investing procedure;
demonstrate casting techniques;
identify different types of ceramic metals;
demonstrate soldering procedures; and
perform and demonstrate metal finishing.

Prerequisites: All DL 100 level courses
Concurrent Registration: DL 235
F (S)