Download E. Dental Laboratory Technology

Dental Laboratory Technology
Prepared by :
Dr.Roba AL agha
Dental Laboratory Technology :
is the art and science of manufacturing corrective
devices and replacements for natural teeth.
Since each dental patient's needs are different, the duties
of a dental laboratory technician are comprehensive and
varied.
Although dental technicians seldom work directly with
patients, except under the direction of a licensed dentist,
they are valuable members of the dental care team.
They work directly with dentists by following detailed
written instructions and using impressions of the patient's
teeth or oral soft tissues to create:
1) Full dentures for patients who are missing all of their
teeth
Full dentures
2) Removable partial dentures or fixed bridges for
patients who are missing only one or a few
teeth.
Fixed bridge
3) Crowns which are caps for teeth that are designed
to restore their original size and shape.
4) Veneers that enhance the esthetics and function
of the patient.
5) Orthodontic appliances and splints to help
straighten and protect teeth.
Hawely appliance
Orthodontic
splint
Many technicians acquire skill in the use of
special instruments and equipment while
performing laboratory procedures.
It is important for the technician to help create
tooth replacements that are both attractive and
functional.
Dental caliper
Burs
Color matching
Color shade guide
Dental assistant :
A person who aids a dentist in the
performance of generalized task.
Greatly increase the efficiency of the
dentist in the delivery of quality oral
health care and are valuable members
of the dental care team.
The
\ duties of a dental assistant :
1. Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment
procedures
2.Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
3. Asking about the patient's medical history and taking
blood pressure and pulse serving as an infection control
officer.
4. Infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing
instruments and equipment.
5. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene
;strategies to maintain oral health
)flossing and nutritional counseling e.g., toothbrushing(
6. Taking impressions of patients' for study casts of
teeth