Trends in Indirect Dentistry: 7. Communicating Design Features for Fixed and Removable Prostheses

From Volume 32, Issue 9, November 2005 | Pages 502-510

Authors

Christopher D Lynch

BDS, PhD, MFD RCSI, FDS(Rest Dent) RCSI, FACD, FHEA

Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland

Articles by Christopher D Lynch

Robert J McConnell

BDS, FFD, PhD

Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland

Articles by Robert J McConnell

P Finbarr Allen

BDS, PhD, MSc, FDS(Rest Dent) RCPS, FFD RCSI

Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland

Articles by P Finbarr Allen

Abstract

Clear and effective communication of design features between dental practitioners and dental technicians has long been recognized as central to the production of high quality fixed and removable prostheses. In this respect, there is extensive evidence to demonstrate that the quality of communication achieved from general dental practice is not always adequate. Failure to communicate design features effectively can lead to errors in the fabrication of prostheses, or in the production of prostheses with a potential to cause damage to oral structures.

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