work authorization for removable partial dentures.pptx

Work
Authorization
FOR RPD

It gives definite instructions for laboratory procedures to be accomplished.
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It prevents the illegal practice of dentistry.
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It divides the responsibility between the dentist and the technician
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It sets the expectations about the quality of denture

Summary
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It is sound practice to provide the dental laboratory technician with adequate written instructions for
each laboratory service required in the fabrication of a restoration.
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Therefore a new work authorization should accompany the material returned to the laboratory for
continuing progress to complete the restoration.
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In a modern dental practice, it is highly improbable that a one
trip laboratory service will be
adequate to provide a truly profession.

1. Work Authorization FOR RPD DR AYESHA SADAF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PROSTHODONTICS

2. Table of contents Introduction Objective Characteristics Delineation of responsibilities of work authorization 01 02 03 04 05 Contents of work authorization 06 summary

3. Introduction Work authorization contains the written directions for the laboratory procedures to be performed for fabrication of dental Prosthesis Work authorization are the effective way of communication between the dentist and the lab

4. Objective It gives definite instructions for laboratory procedures to be accomplished. It prevents the illegal practice of dentistry. It divides the responsibility between the dentist and the technician It sets the expectations about the quality of denture

5. DELINEATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORKAUTHORIZATION A dentist is totally responsible for all steps of removable partial denture. Technician is only involved in the technical aspects of partial denture.

6. CHARACTERISTICS Must be legible, clear, concise, and readily understood. Sufficient information must be included in a work authorization to enable the technician to understand and execute the request. Most of the work authorization form should be printed and not handwritten

7. Content Of The Work Authorization The name and address of the laboratory The name and address of the dentist who initiates the work authorization The identification of the patient The date of work authorization The desired completion date of request Specific instructions The signature of the dentist The registered license number of the dentist Design specifications

8. Sample of work authorization form

9. Colour coding for work authorization Blue: Cast Metal RED: RESIN BASE & Wrought wire GREEN: Areas to be contoured

10. Items that should accompany the work authorization form Study cast with design drawn on it Master cast with no design on it Signed work authorization form Proof of payment

11. Summary It is sound practice to provide the dental laboratory technician with adequate written instructions for each laboratory service required in the fabrication of a restoration. Therefore a new work authorization should accompany the material returned to the laboratory for continuing progress to complete the restoration. In a modern dental practice, it is highly improbable that a one-trip laboratory service will be adequate to provide a truly profession.

12. REFERENCES McCkrackens Removable Partial denture. 13 th edition