Assignment brief – QCF BTEC
Assignment front sheet
Qualification Unit number and title
BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology Unit 10- Design of Fixed Prosthodontics
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Assignment title Assignment 4 All-ceramic systems. Cad/Cam systems

In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.

Criteria reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Task no. Evidence
P6
Explain the current systems for all-ceramic restorations
1
M5 Compare the present Cad/Cam systems available for all ceramic restorations 1
D3 Evaluate the cost effectiveness of Cad/Cam systems in the dental laboratory 1

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Assignment brief
Qualification BTEC diploma in Dental Technology
Unit number and title Unit 10-Design of fixed prosthodontics
Assessor name
Date issued
Hand in deadline

Assignment title Assignment 4 All-ceramic systems. Cad/Cam systems

Purpose of this assignment is to:
Assess Understanding the principles of design for multi-unit restorations

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Scenario

A Dentist wishes to produce an all ceramic restoration for a patient and would like a detailed reference as to what is available for patients to display in the surgery reception.
Task 1

In the form of a poster illustration, identify & discuss a selection of all-ceramic restoration systems

Consider:

• Current computer aided design and computer aided manufacture systems, pressable ceramic systems. Spray-on techniques

This provides evidence for P6

Include an evaluation, within the illustration on the suitability of a range of Cad/Cam restoration systems (identified above) as restorative solutions.

Consider:
• Constituents; manufacturing techniques & advantages and disadvantages of each system.

This provides evidence for M5

Provide a cost analysis to ascertain the financial viability of utilising Cad/Cam systems

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Consider
• Utilising charts or graphs
• In lab versus outsourcing solutions
• A cost comparison of range of manufacturing brands. I.e. Straumann, Sirona, Lava etc.

This provides evidence for D3

Evidence checklist
Poster
Cost Analysis

Sources of information

Books
Gladwin M and Bagby M – Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials (Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2012) ISBN 9781609139650
Hobkirk J, Watson R and Searson L – Introducing Dental Implants (Churchill
Livingstone, 2003) ISBN 0443071853
McNeill C (ed) – Science and Practice of Occlusion (Quintessence, 1997)
ISBN 0867153040
Naylor P – Introduction to Metal-Ceramic Technology, 2nd edition (Quintessence,
2009) ISBN 9780867154603
Nelson S J – Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion, 9th edition
(Saunders, 2009) ISBN 1416062092
Rosenstiel S F, Land M F and Fujimoto J – Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics,
4th edition (Mosby, 2006) ISBN 9780323028745
Sakaguchi R L and Powers J M – Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials, 13th edition
(Mosby, 2011) ISBN 0323081088
Shillingburg H T et al – Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics, 3rd edition
(Quintessence, 1997) ISBN 086715201X
Shillingburg H T, Wilson E L and Morrison J T – Guide to Occlusal Waxing,
3rd edition (Quintessence, 2000) ISBN 0867153857
Smith B G and Howe LC – Planning and Making Crowns and Bridges, 4th edition
(Informa Healthcare, 2006) ISBN 9780415398503
Touati B, Nathanson D and Miara P – Esthetic Dentistry and Ceramic Restorations
(Taylor & Francis, 1998) ISBN 185317159X
Van Noort R – Introduction to Dental Materials, 4th edition (Mosby, 2013)
ISBN 9780723436591
Journals
The Dental Laboratory Magazine Dental Laboratory Association
The Dental Technician A E Morgan Publications Ltd
GDC Gazette General Dental Council
Websites
www.bda.org British Dental Association
www.bsrd.org British Society for Restorative Dentistry
www.dentalexcellencetech.com Fundamentals of Esthetics (Dents TW Media)
www.dentalguide.co.uk UK and Ireland Dental Guide
www.dental-technology.net Dental Technology Solutions
www.derweb.co.uk Dental education resources
www.dla.org.uk Dental Laboratories Association
www.dta-uk.org Dental Technologists Association
www.gdc-uk.org General Dental Council
www.mhra.gov.uk Medical Devices Directive
Assessor’s comments
Qualification BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology Assessor name
Unit number and title Unit 10-Design of Fixed Prosthodontics Learner name

Criteria reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Achieved?
P6
Explain the current systems for all-ceramic restorations

M5 Compare the present Cad/Cam systems available for all ceramic restorations
D3 Evaluate the cost effectiveness of Cad/Cam systems in the dental laboratory

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