Indirect Restoration Workflow

Categories: Restorative Dentistry

Author(s): Gregory Gillespie, DDS

Course Type: Self-instruction journal and web based activity

Target Audience: Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienist, Dentists from novice to advanced

Educational Objectives

Indirect Restoration Workflow 

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the roles played by each team member in the indirect restoration workflow.
2. Understand why each procedure will follow a given workflow instead of simply using a preferred cement for each situation.
3. Recognize the difference between a retentive and a nonretentive indirect restoration workflow, and the parameters that influence the decision regarding which method to use.
4. Determine which cements are used appropriately for retentive and nonretentive preparations, as well as the steps required by each team member to use them effectively.

Abstract

Dental offices require an efficient, streamlined workflow when seating an indirect restoration. Every member of the staff is affected by this procedure. As each team member understands and embraces his or her role, the entire offices will work more effectively, thus achieving improved outcomes with fewer crowns breaking and increased long-term success.