HLTDEP008 — Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture

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What an assessment for HLTDEP008 must cover

64 assessable components: 9 elements (52 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan treatment

1.1Ensure a structured professional relationship with a dentist is established
1.2Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental history
1.3Provide details of the procedure to the patient or carer and obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
1.4Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the patient’s required laboratory work and necessary charts and records
1.5Ensure emergency procedures are in place and ready for use according to relevant guidelines

2 Take a primary impression

2.1Select correctly the equipment, instruments and materials for the primary impression
2.2Apply standard precautions to take primary impressions of the maxilla and/or mandible using an impression material in stock edentulous trays
2.3Pour impression material in dental stone and trim for custom tray fabrication

3 Prepare to take a final impression

3.1Fabricate a custom tray with sufficient spacing over impression copings
3.2Attach static (non-screw) retained impression copings to the abutments
3.3Attach impression copings to the abutments
3.4Try-in the custom tray in the mouth and check for comfort and path of insertion with sufficient space between tray and impression coping

4 Take the final impression

4.1Paint the custom tray with an appropriate adhesive for the impression material to be used
4.2Mix the selected impression material according to the manufacturer’s instructions and load material into custom tray
4.3Seat the impression tray over the impression copings

5 Pour master and/or working models and fabricate occlusal rims

5.1Seat replica analogues into impression copings
5.2Pour master and/or working models
5.3Fabricate customised occlusal rims

6 Record jaw relationships and occlusion

6.1Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
6.2Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
6.3Ensure stability and comfort of registration rims
6.4Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements
6.5Determine and record functional measurements and dimensions
6.6Consider referral if jaw relationship cannot be determined
6.7Check recordings by observation and repetition
6.8Maintain integrity of the recording during extra-oral transfer
6.9Ensure the patient’s wellbeing before they leave dental workplace

7 Select appropriate artificial teeth

7.1Ensure adequacy of natural and artificial light for selection of colour and shade
7.2Consult patient regarding aesthetic and functional requirements
7.3Consider properties and composition of artificial teeth in relation to wear and aesthetics
7.4Examine manufacturer’s mould and shade guides
7.5Select artificial teeth that are appropriate in shade, size and shape

8 Fit and evaluate try-in prosthesis

8.1Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
8.2Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
8.3Examine the try-in prosthesis for retention and stability
8.4Examine the occlusal relationships of the try-in prosthesis for accuracy of centric relation
8.5Assess the aesthetic appearance of teeth and gums
8.6Assess that speech has not been affected
8.7Assess patient comfort
8.8Complete documentation as required

9 Process, evaluate and insert the completed overdenture

9.1Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
9.2Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
9.3Examine the prosthesis for retention and stability
9.4Check the fitting surfaces of the appliance and ensure there are no sharp ridges or acrylic pearls
9.5Place denture in the mouth and assess that no over-extensions occur along the periphery of the dentures
9.6Seat denture onto overdenture abutments
9.7Confirm the occlusal relationships are acceptable
9.8Assess aesthetics of removable dental prosthesis
9.9Assess phonetics of removable dental prosthesis
9.10Assess patient comfort of removable dental prosthesis.
9.11Provide instructions on the insertion and removal, hygiene and ongoing maintenance of the prosthesis and abutments
9.12Ensure the dentist in the structured professional relationship is informed of completed final prosthesis

Performance evidence

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment
prepared 2 patients for insertion of an implant retained overdenture
followed procedures to ensure patient safety during try-in and insertion
constructed 2 functional and aesthetic implant retained overdentures.

Knowledge evidence

Australian/New Zealand Standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, Dental Board of Australia guidelines on infection control, Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation and organisation policies relating to dental prosthetics work
dental practice or organisation policy and procedures, including registration standards and guidelines
advantages of an implant retained overdenture to the patient including: - better aesthetics especially when resorption has decreased the size of the alveolar process in the maxilla - fewer implants, abutments and prosthetic components - less component stress and breakage - lower treatment costs compared to fixed prosthetics - simplified construction technique
the specific skills and techniques that are required when processing implant overdentures for a successful outcome
disadvantages of implant retained overdentures including the wear of attachments with repeated removal and seating of the overdentures
properties of dental materials used for construction
implant attachment options for overdentures
importance for patients to follow pre and post-procedural instructions, including: - removal of the overdenture - use of a standard soft toothbrush to brush abutments - use of dental floss to clean under the bar and around each abutment cylinder - use of an interdental brush to clean the under surface of the denture and the overdenture framework - instructions on the insertion and removal, hygiene and ongoing maintenance of the prosthesis and abutments.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTDEP008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTDEP008 needs to address all 64 unit components: 9 elements with 52 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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