Use of auxiliary personnel in constructing fixed partial prostheses

Abstract

Dentists can offer a more complete service to patients by using fixed partial prostheses where they are indicated. If a full or part time dental laboratory technician is not available, an assistant can be trained to do some or most of the laboratory procedures. In time, with incentive and ability, the assistant can do nearly all of the laboratory procedures. The laboratory procedure can be altered by casting the entire fixed partial denture in one piece without sacrificing the quality of the restoration.