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
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
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
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
