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Construct ceramic and fixed restorations

Construct ceramic and fixed restorations

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDET011
State Code
AWA21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a tooth shade and construct ceramic and fixed restorations.This unit applies to work in dental technology.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Take tooth shade
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work order
  • 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer where appropriate
  • 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
  • 1.4 Consider the accuracy of natural and artificial light
  • 1.5 Position the patient correctly for the procedure
  • 1.6 Consult patient regarding requirements and aesthetic outcomes
  • 1.7 View mouth to gain overview of procedure.
  • 1.8 Select technique and prepare equipment and materials for tooth shade recording
  • 1.9 Implement standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection
  • 1.10 Instruct patient on participation during the procedure
  • 1.11 Select tooth shade and consult patient regarding findings, and gain acceptance
  • 1.12 Document the tooth shade
  • 1.13 Discuss any follow-up procedures with the patient
2. Prepare sub-structures
  • 2.1 Read and interpret the work order
  • 2.2 Design and form substructure
  • 2.3 Process the substructure
  • 2.4 Assess substructure for accuracy and appropriateness
  • 2.5 Prepare the bonding surface of the substructure if required for porcelain build up in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
3. Select, apply and process ceramics
  • 3.1 Select appropriate ceramic for substructure or restoration
  • 3.2 Apply procedures to selected ceramic for substructures or restoration
  • 3.3 Process the restoration in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
4. Trim, shape and finish ceramic restorations
  • 4.1 Trim the ceramic restoration to required anatomical shape
  • 4.2 Finish the ceramic restoration to meet clinically accepted standards
  • 4.3 Evaluate the quality of the finished restoration
  • 4.4 Decontaminate the ceramic restoration according to infection control guidelines
  • 4.5 Dry the ceramic restoration, place on model and place in a sealed container for dispatch and record completed work order
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8191 HLTDT513C Construct fixed restorations Unit of competency
WD131 HLTDT512D Take tooth shades Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA1 HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification
BDQ5 HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification