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Technical Report Assignment - Prosthetic Manufacture

Learning Outcomes Assessed: Demonstrate practically and theoretically an understanding of manufacturing techniques used to produce removable appliances using acrylic and metallic components to meet the requirements of given treatment plans with reference to ethical and legal factors.

Assignment Brief: Dentures are can either be considered partially dentate or complete. Each will have their own specific design to ensure they are the most appropriate for the patient and individual case.

Flanges can aid in retention and aesthetics of the case and should be carefully considered before being processed into acrylic resin. For example, an extraction patient may require a socket fit design but this is not always the best design for a patient that has been edentulous for a number of years. Consider the indications and contraindications for a range of flange designs and choose the most appropriate for a complete denture, a partial anterior denture incorporating four teeth, and a single tooth denture

All major connectors have their indications or contraindications depending on anatomical features and patient compliance, you must discuss two cobalt chromium designs to show understanding of these.

Retention is key to a successful denture. Partially dentate cases can rely on intra or extra coronal retention to aid the denture retaining effectively. A complete denture relies on a different methods of retention, these are anatomical, physical, mechanical and physiological. Describe all methods in detail.

Illustrate your understanding on how the legal and ethical factors in producing removable appliances would have an impact on a dental technician. Ensure a minimum of five points are considered.