Modularization Written Exam Content Outline
Per each written examination module there are subcategories. Listed below is an examination content outline for each subcategory that is testing on the written module examinations.
Module # 1 Models, Casts and Dies for Crown & Bridge and Ceramics
Articulation
Articulators: Uses of Articulators
Articulators: Occlusal Registrations
Articulators: Mounting Procedures (facial bows, etc.)
Articulators: Jaw Relations Records
Materials
Materials: Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of separating materials.
Materials: Impression Materials
Materials: Handling
Materials: Preliminary Impressions
Materials: Final Impressions
Tools and Equipment Unique to Crown and Bridge
Health and Safety
Models, Casts and Dies
Occlusal morphology
Master cast fabrication with removable dies
Module # 2 Waxing and Investing for Crown & Bridge and Ceramics
Anatomy
Anatomy: Tooth Morphology
Anatomy: Basic Landmarks
Anatomy: ID Muscles
Anatomy: Tooth Identification
Theory and Design
Ceramic Fixed Prosthesis Design
Computer Assisted Design/Computer Assisted Machine (CAD/CAM)
Waxing and Investing
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of wetting agents.
Materials: 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
Materials: Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of abrasives and polishing agents.
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of laboratory gases.
Materials: Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of casting investments.
Materials used in crown and bridge
Casting
Burnout Invested Ring
Cast Molten Metal Into Mold
Remakes & Repairs
Finishing and Polishing
Recover Metal Casting
Finishing and Polishing
Soldering
Welding
Module # 4 Porcelain for Ceramics
Terminology and Design
Design Ceramic Substructure
Prepare and Apply Porcelain
Apply Opaque Porcelain And Fire
Apply Dentin/Body Porcelain
Shaping and Finishing
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
Articulators: Uses of Articulators
Articulators: Occlusal Registrations
Articulators: Mounting Procedures (facial bows, etc.)
Articulators: Jaw Relations Records
Materials
Materials: Plastics
Materials: Impression Materials
Materials: Handling
Materials: Preliminary Impressions
Materials: Custom Trays
Materials: Final Impressions
Models and Casts
Design and fabricate record base plate and occlusal rim.
Health and Safety
Module # 6 Prosthetic Teeth for Partial and Complete Dentures
Anatomy
Anatomy: Tooth Morphology
Anatomy: Basic Landmarks
Anatomy: ID Muscles
Anatomy: Tooth Identification
Prosthetic Teeth
Set-up and Arrangement of anterior and posterior denture teeth.
Module # 7 Denture Bases for Partial and Complete Dentures
Denture Bases
Processing Equipment, Materials & Techniques (PD 4) Invest the waxed denture and process acrylic resin. (CD 6)
Remount & Corrections
Removing Cast from Removable Partial Dentures
Denture Bases
Altered (split) Cast Technique (e.g., Corrected Impressions)
Equipment (for finishing & polishing denture base) (PD 7) Tools & Equipment Unique to Complete Dentures (CD 13)
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
Minor Connectors (types and functions)
Direct Retainers (types and functions)
Indirect Retainers
Rests
Denture Bases
Stress Releasing Attachments
Survey and Design
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 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
Casting (types)
Retrieval of Casting
Finishing and Polishing of Metal Framework
Repairs
Welding
Finishing & Polishing After Soldering or Welding
Additions
Tools and Equipment Unique to Partial Dentures
Module # 10 Models and Casts for Orthodontics
Anatomy
Tooth Morphology
Basic Landmarks
Identification of Muscles
Tooth Identification
Dental and Skeletal Treatment
Materials
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of plastics.
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of separating materials.
Casts
Trimming
Finishing and Polishing of Study Casts
Health and Safety
Module # 11 Metalwork for Orthodontics
Components
Functions and Uses of Clasps
Springs
Screws
Coil spring (open & closed)
Labial Bows
Other Components (bands, crowns, etc.)
Metalworking
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
Techniques
Sprinkle Technique
Materials and Finishing & Polishing
Understand the types, physical properties and handling characteristics of separating materials.
Dough Pack (cold cured)
Light Cured
Heat Cured
Finishing and Polishing
Repairs
Acrylic Resin Repair
