DA 122 Dental Materials. Removable Prosthodontics Dentures, partials Fixed Prosthodontics ...

DA 122 Dental Materials

Removable Prosthodontics Dentures, partials

Fixed Prosthodontics Crowns, bridges, implants

Orthodontic Appliances Retainers, palatal expanders, Invisalign

Other Nightguards, bleach trays, fluoride trays

Sending and Returningcases to lab

Key to safe handling materials that enter and leave office or lab and before patient use. Correct cleaning and disinfection performed Materials are not damaged or distorted during disinfection Effective disinfection procedures are not unnecessarily duplicated

Oral microorganisms found on and in dental impressions.

These can be transferred to dental models Microbes can live in gypsum for up to 7

days. Items brought into the lab can be

contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Untreated items can increase cross-contamination.

• CLEAN blood and saliva from impressions and any lab materials used in the mouth

• DISINFECT items before being handled, adjusted or sent to lab; soak in solution OR spray

• BEST METHOD: read manufacturer’s directions– Example: soak dentures, partials, ortho appliances in

diluted (1:10) sodium hypochlorite solution

• CAN’T DISINFECT? Label leak-proof, red bag or container with biohazard label or information about infection control status

Many labs routinely disinfect all cases before returning them to dental office; labeled

IF LAB DISINFECTS: unwrap items and rinse well before use

IF LAB DOES NOT DISINFECT: wear gloves to unpack; discard all packing material;

disinfect case; rinse well before use

Local and Long Distance

Do not break, bend, or lose any items

“pick-up service” Lab provides:

Packing materials Shipping container

Wrap each item Tissue paper Bubble wrap Box small items

Include prescription Label items

Doctor’s name Patient’s name Date

Wrap each item carefully

Box: Any wax or small item should be boxed

Label all pieces:patient’s full namedoctor’s namedate

Include completed prescription (lab rx.)!

Complete all information required:

patient full namedoctor’s namedoctor’s address/phonetype of casemetals requiredshadetooth numbers involveddue date

Doctor’s signature and license number must be listed.

BE SURE to record all shades and due dates in patient’s chart!Place carbon copy of lab prescription in patient’s chart.

Make sure to enter all the information into a lab case log.

Patient’s full name lab address/phone type of case metals required shade tooth numbers involved due date

When case returns from lab: Enter the date of return in the lab case log

next to the entry of when the case went out

Send date

Patient’s name

Doctor’s name

Lab Name

Type of Case

Due date

Date received

DA initials

4/7 Jane Doe

Smith MuirTek

Crown # 30

4/21

4/20 SMC