Removable pros Flashcards
which GDC standard is concerned with teamwork?
GDC standard 6.1 and 6.5
how do technicians work?
Make dental devices to a PRESCRIPTION from a dentist.
Can technicians ever work directly with the public without dental prescription?
YES, to REPAIR dentures when an impression is not required.
5 ways to communicate with the laboratory?
- Laboratory prescription.
- In person.
- Over the phone.
- Email.
- Photographs.
Which act mandates that there must be adequate security in the email system being used?
Data security act 2018.
6 basic pieces of information that must be noted on all laboratory cards?
- Basic patient identified (name, DOB).
- Date the lab card.
- Clinician (your) name.
- Date of next appointment.
- What are you making.
- Indicate that lab work has been disinfected.
4 types of instructions to include on laboratory prescription when prescribing SPECIAL TRAYS?
- Material (ex. shellac or light cure PMMA).
- Spacer
- Tray handle/ stops.
- Special instructions (ex. horseshow tray).
3 things to include in laboratory prescription for record blocks?
- Do you need upper and/or lower (depends on index teeth).
- What material is the base (ex. wax, heat cured acrylic, shellac).
- Special instructions (ex. wire strengthener).
what type of special tray can be used for patients that gag?
Horseshoe tray.
What is the usual spacer for a special tray?
- Usually 3mm.
- Except in CLOSE FITTING TRAY in COMPLETE DENTURES for use with ZnO/Eugenol.
What base would you have for a record block for the replica technique?
SHELLAC
4 things to include in lab prescription of partial denture design?
- Prescribe for primary cast to be surveyed and articulated.
- Indicate design clearly on CARD and 1ARY CAST.
- Indicate MATERIAL OF BASE (ex. Co/Cr, acrylic).
- Special elements: clasps, rest seats etc.
5 things to include in lab prescription of try in?
- Shade.
- Mould.
- Cusped/ cuspless.
- Setting/ arrangement.
- individual requirements (ex. diastema, no 7s etc).
3 things to prescribe for post dam?
- Where?
- How deep?
- How many?
5 things to include in lab prescription of finish?
- Post dams (where, how deep, how many).
- Relief areas (tori, overdentures).
- Soft lining.
- Type of acrylic (high impact, hear cured).
- Special requirements (ex. gum contouring).
when is gum contouring used?
when the patient has a high lipline.
5 examples of additional information you can include in a lab prescription.
- Clinical photographs.
- Family photographs.
- Photographs of old denture.
- Impressions of old denture.
- Odd clasp/ connector arrangements.
Who must all dental laboratories be registered with?
MHRA.
What must all patients be offered after being given a denture?
Statement of manufacture.
What is a statement of manufacture?
gives details on the materials used in the device.
Whose responsibility is the statement of manufacture?
- Laboratory –> PRODUCE.
- Clinician –> OFFER, NOTE IN RECORDS, KEEP A COPY.
Do all devices require a statement of manufacture?
NO.
- NON MEDICAL DEVICES (ex. gumshields) do not.
Do soft splints require SOM?
YES
Do gumshields require SOM?
NO.