HLTDET015 — Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances

1 Articulate by means of face-bow

• 1.1Receive face-bow with completed bite registration.
• 1.2Read and interpret work order
• 1.3Articulate on an industry specific articulator in accordance with clinician requirements

2 Prepare case for setting of teeth

• 2.1Select artificial teeth in accordance with work order
• 2.2Modify bases and rims as required for positioning teeth

3 Arrange artificial teeth

• 3.1Follow work order to position and attach the prescribed artificial teeth
• 3.2Shape and contour the supportive wax and contour to gingival outline

4 Wax up denture for try-in

• 4.1Contour facial and lingual aspects
• 4.2Locate and relieve muscle attachments
• 4.3Smooth and round peripheral extensions
• 4.4Confirm distal extensions
• 4.5Decontaminate the trial prosthesis according to infection control guidelines
• 4.6Dry the trial prosthesis and place in a sealed container for dispatch

5 Check and modify the returned trial prosthesis

• 5.1Decontaminate the returned prosthesis and identify any modifications that are required
• 5.2Check the returned trial prosthesis for loosening or movement of teeth and make necessary adjustments
• 5.3Fit the returned trial prosthesis to the model if it needs to be modified, articulate and make necessary modifications

6 Wax case for finish consistent with work order

• 6.1Evaluate the work order, models and denture design and decide whether or not to use a duplicate model for processing the final prosthesis
• 6.2Apply wax as required by work order
• 6.3Contour facial and lingual aspects

7 Select and prepare materials and processing technique

• 7.1Identify the appropriate polymer system for case
• 7.2Identify the appropriate investment technique
• 7.3Identify the appropriate processing cycle
• 7.4Select polymeric material to construct the prosthesis
• 7.5Prepare system components in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
• 7.6Allow materials to reach application stage

8 Process denture

• 8.1Apply appropriate investment techniques
• 8.2Apply material to mould
• 8.3Process the polymeric material for the correct length of time at the correct temperature
• 8.4Devest model and remove the processed prosthesis without causing damage to it
• 8.5Trim excess material and remount on articulator

9 Finish denture

• 9.1Select methods, materials and equipment for trimming, finishing and polishing the prosthesis appropriate to the appliance and the materials used in its construction
• 9.2Reposition models on the articulator where possible
• 9.3Assess the articulated prosthesis and confirm that articulation is appropriate to the work order
• 9.4Make any necessary adjustments to maintain original vertical dimension
• 9.5Remove any processing irregularities and sharp edges
• 9.6Polish the non-fitting surfaces of the prosthesis to create smooth, polished surfaces
• 9.7Evaluate the finished prosthesis
• 9.8Decontaminate the dentures according to infection control guidelines
• 9.9Place in a sealed container for dispatch

What does an assessment tool for HLTDET015 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTDET015 needs to address all 48 unit components: 9 elements with 39 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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