Fixed Exam 2 - Lab Rx Writing

Question 1

T/F: Each state Board of Dentistry has its own regulations pertaining to the use of Commercial Dental Labs by Licensed Dentists

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The regulations are intended to protect the dental ___________, the dental _________ and the registered dental ____________.

This is done by ensuring the lab work is being performed for Licensed Dentists by Certified Dental Technicians (CDT) using approved techniques and materials which are safe and effective for patient use

Answer 2

profession, patient, laboratory

Question 3

Who is required to maintain a copy of the lab rx?

Answer 3

Dentist
Lab

Question 4

How often must labs apply for renewal?

Answer 4

Every year

Question 5

Labs must operate under supervision of who?

Answer 5

CDT or dentist

Question 6

What must appear on all invoices or other correspondence of the lab?

Answer 6

Lab registration number

Question 7

What 8 things are required for indirect single unit and fixed prosthesis at school?

Answer 7

1. PVS impression
2. Master cast
3. 2nd solid pour cast
4. Maxillary casts mounted with facebow
5. Opposing cast
6. Stable bite reg (if needed)
7. Custom incisal guide table (if needed, like when restoring a canine)
8. Lab rx

Question 8

What 10 things are included on the lab rx?

Answer 8

Student name
Pt name
Lab name
Date
Faculty signature and license number
Shade + shade guide
Stump shade (for all-ceramic only)
Check boxes for material/occlusion type/pontic type etc.
Circle teeth numbers included in prosthesis
Special instructions