DL 125 - Complete Denture Technique II

Credit Hours: 1

Continuing study of the fabrication of complete dentures. The theory of the construction of complete maxillary and mandibular dentures using various posterior tooth forms on an adjustable articulator and procedures for relining and rebasing complete dentures.

Course Outcomes
This course is designed to give the student instruction in specific areas of complete denture fabrication. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to accomplish the following procedures:

demonstrate their knowledge and use of the semi-adjustable articulators;
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 cheek bite, left and right lateral excursion, etc; and
differentiate between various types of repairs, relines, and rebases. Perform the work necessary for each repair.

Prerequisites: DL 115, DL 116
Concurrent Registration: DL 126
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