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Decision-making in full-arch restorative dentistry: part 2.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20129887     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A multitude of decisions must be made when performing restorative dentistry, particularly full-arch restorative dentistry. The likelihood of making the correct decision can be improved if the dentist attends appropriate high-quality continuing education, reads refereed literature, works with an experienced mentor, and has some personal experience with this type of dentistry. Consulting with a laboratory technician and a periodontist (or other specialist) before beginning a full-arch case may help as well. Finding one's "comfort zone" and staying within that zone will benefit both the patient and the dentist; a dentist who feels uncomfortable attempting a procedure (particularly one beyond his or her capability) should refer the patient to a specialist. Full-arch dentistry can be very rewarding in many ways (Fig. 10-12), but it also can be quite the opposite if the wrong decisions are made at any stage of the process.
Authors:
Bruce W Small
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  General dentistry     Volume:  58     ISSN:  0363-6771     ISO Abbreviation:  Gen Dent     Publication Date:    2010 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-04     Completed Date:  2010-06-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610466     Medline TA:  Gen Dent     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  10-3     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cementation
Decision Making*
Dental Arch / anatomy & histology*
Dental Impression Technique
Dental Materials / chemistry
Dental Prosthesis Design*
Dental Restoration, Permanent*
Dental Restoration, Temporary
Humans
Jaw Relation Record / methods
Patient Care Planning*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dental Materials

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