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Impression Making and Lab Work Authorization Forms in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Preclinical Exercise

INTRODUCTION: Making a final impression using a custom tray for fixed prosthodontics is a widely accepted procedure that is taught in many dental schools. As such, achieving competency in impression making and lab communication is a new Commission on Dental Accreditation curriculum requirement for a...

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Autores principales: El-Kerdani, Tarek, Nimmo, Arthur
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Association of American Medical Colleges 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6440405/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30984836
http://dx.doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10494
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description INTRODUCTION: Making a final impression using a custom tray for fixed prosthodontics is a widely accepted procedure that is taught in many dental schools. As such, achieving competency in impression making and lab communication is a new Commission on Dental Accreditation curriculum requirement for all dental schools in the US. METHODS: This resource presents an instructional slide show on the clinical steps required in fabricating a custom tray using a visible light-cured resin, making a successful impression, and writing a work authorization form for the fabrication of a fixed dental prosthesis. The presentation also contains a brief overview of alternative techniques and materials used as well as basic points for self-evaluation for the custom tray and the final impression. This activity was conducted as a small-group team-based learning exercise in a preclinical setting, where a self-assessment form was provided for students to evaluate their work. RESULTS: Examiners indicated that students who completed this exercise had a deeper understanding of the sequencing of steps involved in the construction of a fixed partial denture as well as better lab communication skills compared to students from previous classes who did not participate in the exercise. DISCUSSION: The preclinical setting provided students with a relaxed atmosphere for fabricating a custom tray using visible light-curing material. This exercise is part of a larger preclinical exercise that takes students through all the steps involved in the fabrication of a fixed dental prosthesis, from impression making to the evaluation of the framework made by the lab.
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spelling pubmed-64404052019-04-12 Impression Making and Lab Work Authorization Forms in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Preclinical Exercise El-Kerdani, Tarek Nimmo, Arthur MedEdPORTAL Original Publication INTRODUCTION: Making a final impression using a custom tray for fixed prosthodontics is a widely accepted procedure that is taught in many dental schools. As such, achieving competency in impression making and lab communication is a new Commission on Dental Accreditation curriculum requirement for all dental schools in the US. METHODS: This resource presents an instructional slide show on the clinical steps required in fabricating a custom tray using a visible light-cured resin, making a successful impression, and writing a work authorization form for the fabrication of a fixed dental prosthesis. The presentation also contains a brief overview of alternative techniques and materials used as well as basic points for self-evaluation for the custom tray and the final impression. This activity was conducted as a small-group team-based learning exercise in a preclinical setting, where a self-assessment form was provided for students to evaluate their work. RESULTS: Examiners indicated that students who completed this exercise had a deeper understanding of the sequencing of steps involved in the construction of a fixed partial denture as well as better lab communication skills compared to students from previous classes who did not participate in the exercise. DISCUSSION: The preclinical setting provided students with a relaxed atmosphere for fabricating a custom tray using visible light-curing material. This exercise is part of a larger preclinical exercise that takes students through all the steps involved in the fabrication of a fixed dental prosthesis, from impression making to the evaluation of the framework made by the lab. Association of American Medical Colleges 2016-11-09 /pmc/articles/PMC6440405/ /pubmed/30984836 http://dx.doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10494 Text en Copyright © 2016 El-Kerdani and Nimmo. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode) license.
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