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DLT 201 Dental Laboratory I
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Introduction to the principles and techniques used in the dental laboratory. Includes fabrication and articulation of
removable die models, functional occlusion in wax crown and bridge patterns and crown and bridge metal castings,
spruing, investing, and casting crown and bridge patterns, and repairs and soldering.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101.
Corequisite(s): DLT 201LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DLT 201LB Dental Laboratory I Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of DLT 201.
Corequisite(s): DLT 201
Offered: Fall.
DLT 202 Dental Metallurgy
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Examination of metals currently used by the dental technician. Includes introduction to dental alloys, physical and
chemical properties of dental alloys, weights, measures, and calculations, alloy processing, equipment calibration, metal
treatment and torch techniques, electro-polisher and electrolyte solution operation and safety procedures, and metal
sensitivities and allergies.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101.
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DLT 203 Fixed Bridgework
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Construction of fixed single tooth restorations and bridgework. Includes prescriptions and work authorizations, fixed
restoration design and preparation requirements, waxing, seating, finishing, and evaluation of fixed single tooth
restorations and bridgework castings.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): DLT 203LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DLT 203LB Fixed Bridgework Lab
3 cr. hrs. 9 periods (9 lab)
This is the Lab portion of DLT 203.
Corequisite(s): DLT 203
Offered: Fall.
DLT 204 Dental Laboratory II
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of DLT 201. Principles and techniques used in the dental laboratory. Includes physics of light, color theory,
endodontically treated teeth, reduction copings, attachments, application of dental attachments, swing lock retention for
removable partial dentures, and semi-precision attachment in a bridge.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101/101LB, 104/104LB, 108, 201/201LB, 202, 203/203LB.
Corequisite(s): DLT 204LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
DLT 204LB Dental Laboratory II Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of DLT 204.
Corequisite(s): DLT 204
Offered: Spring.
DENTAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
DLT 206 Dental Ceramics
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Introduction to porcelain fused to metal techniques. Includes prescriptions and work authorizations, porcelain fused to
metal restoration designs and preparation requirements, design, wax-up, and finishing of porcelain fused to metal
substructure, metal conditioning, building ceramic restorations, porcelain furnace operation, contouring fired porcelain,
and finishing.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101, 104, 108, 202 and 203.
Corequisite(s): DLT 206LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
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