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The course introduces the student to the materials and manufacturing techniques used in the dental laboratory for the manufacturing of metallic dental appliances across all disciplines. Modern materials and techniques based on Computer aided design computer aided machining (CADCAM) are explored.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 20 credits (10 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course explains the theoretical and practical components of dental alloys and the techniques used for the manufacture of metallic components used in dental appliances. Students are provided with the theory of dental refractory cast production, appliance design, metal forming techniques and metal finishing techniques. It forms the foundation for knowledge of this subject. Students will demonstrate this knowledge in the laboratory setting in the work they produce under prescription for their client’s treatment of patients.
This course fulfils the requirements for the relevant Government Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Dental Technology.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
There are no assessments for this course.
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Apply the science underpinning dental materials used in the manufacture of dental removable Prosthodontic appliances. |
| Procedural | Create | Design, manufacture and critique metal components used in dental appliance manufacturing processes. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Describe and evaluate the procedures used in the design and manufacture of metallic dental devices. |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply legal, regulatory, management and quality control procedures to administer dental prescriptions. |
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