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Modularization Written Exam Content Outline

Each written examination module includes a number of subcategories. Listed below is an examination content outline which defines each subcategory and topic area for the written module examinations.

Module # 1 Models, Casts and Dies for Crown & Bridge and Ceramics

Articulation

Types of articulators
Uses of articulators
Occlusal registrations
Mounting procedures (facial bows, etc.)
Jaw relations records
 

Materials

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of gypsum products
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of separating materials
Impression materials
Handling
Preliminary impressions
Final impressions
Tools and equipment unique to Crown and Bridge
 

Health and Safety

Primary impression, cast fabrication and case design
 

Models, Casts and Dies

Primary impression, cast fabrication and case design
Occlusal morphology
Master cast fabrication with removable dies
 

Module # 2 Waxing and Investing for Crown & Bridge and Ceramics

 

Anatomy

Occlusion
Tooth morphology
Basic landmarks
Muscles identification
Tooth identification
 

Theory and Design

Preparation types
Ceramic fixed prosthesis design
Computer Assisted Design/Computer Assisted Machine (CAD/CAM)
 

Waxing and Investing

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of waxes
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of wetting agents
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of casting investments
Wax pattern design and fabrication
Attach sprues to substructure pattern
Invest wax pattern in refractory material
Implants & attachments
Posts & cores
 

Module # 3 Casting, Finishing and Polishing for Crown & Bridge and Ceramics

 

Materials

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of metals
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of abrasives and polishing agents
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of laboratory gases
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of casting investments
Materials unique to Crown and Bridge
 

Casting

Invest wax pattern in refractory material
Burnout invested ring
Cast molten metal into mold
Remakes & repairs
 

Finishing and Polishing

Occlusal morphology
Recover metal casting
Finishing and polishing
Soldering
Welding
 

Module # 4 Porcelain for Ceramics

 

Terminology and Design

Ceramic fixed partial denture vocabulary
Design ceramic substructure
 

Prepare and Apply Porcelain

Prepare surface for porcelain application
Apply opaque porcelain and fire
Apply dentin/body porcelain
 

Shaping and Finishing

Occlusal morphology
Contour to final tooth morphology
Shade using incisal porcelain
Glaze the restoration
Polish the restoration
Inspect the restoration
Tools and equipment unique to Ceramics
 

Module # 5 Models and Casts for Partial and Complete Dentures

 

Articulation

Types of articulators
Uses of articulators
Occlusal registrations
Mounting procedures (facial bows, etc.)
Jaw relations records
 

Materials

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of gypsum products
Plastics
Impression materials
Handling
Preliminary impressions
Custom trays
Final impressions
 

Models and Casts

Create master models from custom and stock tray impressions
Design and fabricate record base plate and occlusal rim
 

Health and Safety

Laboratory procedures and safe working practices
 

Module # 6 Prosthetic Teeth for Partial and Complete Dentures

 

Anatomy

Occlusion
Tooth morphology
Basic landmarks
Muscles identification
Tooth identification
 

Prosthetic Teeth

Select anterior and posterior denture teeth
Set-up and Arrangement of anterior and posterior denture teeth
 

Module # 7 Denture Bases for Partial and Complete Dentures

 

Denture Bases

Create anatomical wax contours of the denture base
Processing equipment, materials & techniques
Invest the waxed denture and process acrylic resin

 
Remount & Corrections

Removing Cast from Removable Partial Dentures
Denture Bases
Altered (split) cast technique (e.g., corrected impressions)
 
 

Equipment & Materials

Equipment for finishing & polishing denture base
Tools & equipment unique to complete dentures
Abrasives & polishing agents
 

Techniques & Procedures

Understand the purpose of and process for relining a denture
Understand the purpose of and process for rebasing a denture
Understand the purpose of and the process for an immediate denture
Finish and polish complete denture
Understand the purpose of and the process for repairing a denture
 

Module # 8 Design and Waxing for Partial Dentures

 

Components of Framework

Major connectors (types and functions)
Minor connectors (types and functions)
Direct retainers (types and functions)
Indirect retainers
Rests
Denture bases
Stress releasing attachments
 

Survey and Design

Techniques of surveying (path of insertion)
Clasp selection
Major connectors (selection)
Beading outline
Relief for acrylic retention
Classifications
Refractory materials (qualities)
Refractory cast fabrication: duplication
Preparation: transfer design
Pattern application
Spruing
Investing
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of wetting agents
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of casting investments
 

Module # 9 Casting and Finishing of Metal Frameworks for Partial Dentures

 

Materials

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of metals
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of abrasives and polishing agents
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of fluxes and antifluxes
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of laboratory gases
 

Casting

Wax Elimination (burnout)
Casting (types)
Retrieval of casting
Finishing and polishing of metal framework
 

Repairs

Soldering
Welding
Finishing & polishing after soldering or welding
Additions
Tools and equipment unique to Partial Dentures
 

Module # 10 Models and Casts for Orthodontics

 

Anatomy

Occlusion
Tooth morphology
Basic landmarks
Identification of muscles
Tooth identification
Dental and skeletal treatment
 

Materials

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of gypsum products
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of plastics
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of separating materials
 

Casts

Study Casts
Trimming
Finishing and polishing of study casts
 

Health and Safety

Laboratory procedures and safe working practices
 

Module # 11 Metalwork for Orthodontics

 

Components

Types of clasps
Functions and uses of clasps
Springs
Screws
Coil spring (open & closed)
Labial bows
Other components (bands, crowns, etc.)
 

Metalworking

Bending wire
Embedding
Splints
Soldering
Welding
Finishing & polishing after soldering or welding
Tools and equipment unique to Orthodontics
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of fluxes and antifluxes
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of abrasives and polishing agents
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of laboratory gases
 

Module # 12 Appliances, Finishing, Polishing & Repairing of Acrylics for Orthodontics

 

Appliances

Types of Appliances (Passive, Active, Functional)
 

Techniques

Vacuum/pressure formed
Sprinkle technique
 

Materials and Finishing & Polishing

Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of plastics
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of separating materials
Dough pack (cold cured)
Light cured
Heat cured
Finishing and polishing
 

Repairs

Replace auxiliaries
Acrylic resin repair
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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