Dentures
What are the 6 steps of denture/partial process?
1. Impressions
2.BWBB/FWTI
3.TIW
4. Delivery
5. adjustments
6. reline
how old can a PA of a tooth be to present an estimate for a CR and WF?
within 6 months
What instruments go in a basic kit?
Mirror, explorer, scissors, articulating forcep, beaver tail, spatula, cotton pliers
1979
What are our office sedation options?
What steps during the process should consents be signed?
1. impression
2. TIW
3. Delivery
When should you take open IO's when during a CR?
Before doing the buildup
What instrument(s) do you use to mix cement with? and when do you clean it off?
Spatula and/or Beaver Tail
Right after mixing and loading
What's the office phone number?
727-343-8831
When should notes be done?
Once the tooth is prepped and before the patient leaves
How long does the process take from start to finish?
10-12 weeks
what x-rays do you need to present an estimate for a bridge and within how long?
CF/pano within 3-5 years depending on insurance frequency.
***PA of area within 6 months
what instruments go in a restorative kit?
mirror, explorer, scissors, articulating forcep, hemostats, cotton pliers( locking & nonlocking), spoon, spatula, cord placer, beaver tail, plastic, crown remover, condensor, scaler.
What's the 5 foot, 10 foot rule?
Say hello at 5 feet, smile at 10 feet
Flippers are described as what?
Lookers not workers
A patient that is getting a partial, what should they be made aware of?
visible clasps and their location
what 2 questions do you need to ask if a patient is replacing a partial?
1. How old is the existing partial
2. how long have the teeth been missing for
what instruments go in a oral surgery kit?
mirror, explorer, curette, periosteal, Minnesota, elevators( all 3 sizes), needle holder, hemostats, surgical scissors, non locking forceps
what are our 5 core values?
Humbly confident, do the right thing, team player, delighting patients, growth oriented
Fillings dont hold teeth...
Floaters, because they don't have the retention and stability like the upper dentures.
What do you need for an orthotic estimate?
1. CF/PANO 3-5 years
2. initial or replacement? If so, how old?
What causes the instruments to rust?
1. Not going through drying cycle completely
2. Leaving product on instruments
3. Using cavicide to clean them
What's our mission?
To provide our community with exceptional dental experience
As a EFDA, what are your opening duties before you sit down for huddle? List all 8
Turn on lights, xrays, tv, computers, compressor/water
Set up sterile
Put away trash cans
Turn down air