Assignment/exercise
Impression Making and Lab Work Authorization Forms in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Preclinical Exercise
MedEdPORTAL, Vol.12, 10494
11/09/2016
DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10494
PMCID: PMC6440405
PMID: 30984836
Abstract
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.
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.
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.
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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Educational Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the different techniques and materials for making a fixed prosthodontics final impression.
2. Demonstrate the skills needed to fabricate a custom tray and to make a final impression.
3. Self-evaluate the accuracy of the custom tray for final impression.
4. Self-evaluate the accuracy of the final impression.
5. Demonstrate competency in writing a lab work authorization form and communicating with the dental lab.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Impression Making and Lab Work Authorization Forms in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Preclinical Exercise
- Creators
- Tarek El-Kerdani - University of Iowa, ProsthodonticsArthur Nimmo - Professor of Prosthodontics, University of Florida, College of Dentistry
- Resource Type
- Assignment/exercise
- Publication Details
- MedEdPORTAL, Vol.12, 10494
- DOI
- 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10494
- PMID
- 30984836
- PMCID
- PMC6440405
- ISSN
- 2374-8265
- eISSN
- 2374-8265
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/09/2016
- Academic Unit
- Prosthodontics
- Record Identifier
- 9984397423802771
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