DL 244 - Lab for DL 243

Credit Hours: 3

Construction of dental prostheses including long span bridges, crowns, splints and precision attachments.

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

mount practical cases on the semi-adjustable articulator;
describe casting problems and how to correct them;
construct a 3-unit broken stress bridge with mini rest attachment;
identify margins – trim and prepare dies;
perform and construct a semi-precision attachment (practical case);
fabricate a full-prescription attachment (practical case);
construct a telescopic bridge;
construct a two-piece crown (post core and crown);
construct a one-piece post crown;
list sprueing and investing procedures; and
translate prescriptions.

Prerequisites: DL 233, DL 234
Concurrent Registration: DL 243
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