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A technique for placing names in dentures.

J Todo, E M Lukens

    The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    A straightforward method now embeds patient names directly into dentures. This prosthodontic technique aims to prevent future denture identification issues.

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    The Journal of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry·1977

    Area of Science:

    • Prosthodontics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Denture identification can be a challenge in clinical settings.
    • Lost or misplaced dentures can lead to patient distress and administrative burdens.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a simple technique for permanently marking dentures with patient identification.
    • To implement a standardized method for embedding patient names in all new dentures at a prosthodontic clinic.

    Main Methods:

    • A technique for imbedding patient names into the acrylic resin of dentures was developed and applied.
    • The method was implemented at the University of Washington's prosthodontic clinic for all fabricated dentures.

    Main Results:

    • A simple and effective method for patient name incorporation into dentures has been successfully described.
    • All new dentures at the clinic now feature embedded patient names.

    Conclusions:

    • The imbedding of patient names in dentures offers a potential solution to identification problems.
    • This technique aims to improve patient care and reduce issues related to denture mix-ups.

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