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Current prosthodontic practice: a dental laboratory survey.

P S Olin1, D J Clay, J O Look

  • 1University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Minneapolis.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
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Dental laboratories show moderate infection control awareness and high use of nonprecious alloys. Demand for removable prosthodontics is declining, with a preference for porcelain occlusion in dentures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Laboratory Technology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Infection Control

Background:

  • Assessing current practices in dental laboratories is crucial for education and industry standards.
  • Understanding trends in materials and techniques informs curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey dental laboratory owners regarding infection control, alloy usage, and prosthodontic techniques.
  • To compare findings with existing data and discuss implications for prosthodontic education.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to dental laboratory owners at the 1988 Minnesota Dental Laboratory Association meeting.
  • Data collected on infection control, nonprecious alloy use, time for removable prosthodontics, and denture techniques.

Main Results:

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  • Moderate awareness and compliance with American Dental Association infection control guidelines.
  • Declining demand for removable prosthodontic services.
  • High utilization of nonprecious alloys and frequent requests for porcelain occlusion.

Conclusions:

  • Dental laboratories exhibit varied adoption of infection control measures.
  • Trends suggest a shift away from traditional removable prosthodontics.
  • Educational programs may need to adapt to changing industry demands and material preferences.