Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Minimal changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. Removal of pre-requisites. Supersedes HLTDP606D |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to insert, alter and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis for dentate and edentulous patients.
This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare patient for procedure |
1.1 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team 1.2 Position patient correctly for procedure 1.3 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer and confirm consent to follow treatment plan 1.4 Prepare equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions |
2. Check the removable dental prosthesis prior to insertion |
2.1 Decontaminate the completed removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines 2.2 Remove potential injury-causing areas of the prosthesis prior to insertion 2.3Interpret advice from laboratory on fitting procedures and potential problems |
3. Fit and evaluate the prosthesis |
3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure 3.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure 3.3 Examine the prosthesis for retention and stability 3.4 Check the fitting surfaces of the appliance and ensure there are no sharp ridges or acrylic pearls 3.5 Place denture in the mouth and assess that no over-extensions occur along the periphery of the dentures 3.6 Confirm that the occlusal relationships are acceptable 3.7 Assess aesthetics of removable dental prosthesis 3.8 Assess phonetics of removable dental prosthesis 3.9 Assess patient comfort of removable dental prosthesis |
4. Alter prosthesis |
4.1 Use materials and equipment required to carry out alterations in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions 4.2 Alter the fitting surface when pressure is indicated or when discrepancies to retention and stability are found 4.3 Adjust occlusion of the prosthesis using occlusal indicator materials where required 4.4 Complete documentation |
5. Evaluate procedure and instruct the patient |
5.1 Discuss hygiene and maintenance instructions for the removable dental prosthesis and supporting structures with the patient or carer 5.2 Provide advice on necessary follow up treatment to patient or carer 5.3 Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled |
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Unit Mapping Information
No Equivalent Unit
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705