1. Dental Laboratory Technology Prepared by : Dr.Roba AL agha

2. Dental Laboratory Technology : is the art and science of manufacturing corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth. Since each dental patient's needs are different, the duties of a dental laboratory technician are comprehensive and varied. Although dental technicians seldom work directly with patients, except under the direction of a licensed dentist, they are valuable members of the dental care team.

4. They work directly with dentists by following detailed written instructions and using impressions of the patient's teeth or oral soft tissues to create: 1) Full dentures for patients who are missing all of their teeth

5. Full dentures

6. 2) Removable partial dentures or fixed bridges for patients who are missing only one or a few teeth.

7. Fixed bridge

8. 3) Crowns which are caps for teeth that are designed to restore their original size and shape.

9. 4) Veneers that enhance the esthetics and function of the patient.

11. 5) Orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth. Orthodontic splint Hawely appliance

12. Many technicians acquire skill in the use of special instruments and equipment while performing laboratory procedures. It is important for the technician to help create tooth replacements that are both attractive and functional.

13. Dental caliper

14. Burs

15. Color matching

16. Color shade guide

19. Dental assistant : A person who aids a dentist in the performance of generalized task. Greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team.

21. \ The duties of a dental assistant : 1. Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures 2.Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) 3. Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse serving as an infection control officer. 4. Infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.

22. 5. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., toothbrushing flossing and nutritional counseling) 6. Taking impressions of patients' for study casts of teeth