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DL 116 - Lab for DL 115


Credit Hours: 3

Construction of complete dentures. Laboratory work includes methods for the construction of acrylic base plates and occlusion rims, and mounting casts using the face-bow and the arbitrary method. Arrangements of teeth for complete maxillary and mandibular dentures on an semi-adjustable articulator and simple denture repair.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge and use of the semi-adjustable articulator;
  • apply this knowledge of the semi-adjustable articulators in arrangement of various degrees of posterior teeth such as rational to 33 degree posteriors;
  • simulate masticatory functions using the semi-adjustable articulator such as protrusive check bite, left and right lateral excursion, etc.; and
  • construct a functional complete denture that has appealing esthetic value.


Concurrent Registration: DL 115
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