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Fabrication of Provisional Crowns and Bridges

Cynthia M. Cleveland, CDA; Angela D. Allen; Niki Henson, RDA, AS

Continuing Dental Education Units:  3 hours
Intended Audience:  Dental Assistants, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:  Feb 21, 2012
Last Revision Date:  N/A
Course Expiration Date:  Feb 20, 2015

Introduction
Introduction

The days of being “just” a dental assistant are gone.  As we continually strive to learn new things and improve our skills, the role of a dental assistant changes.  In many states, laws concerning dental assistants are changing and the dental assistant is now able to perform more, such as fabricating provisional crowns and bridges.  With this growth comes new responsibilities.

This course is designed to teach dental assistants how to fabricate provisional crowns or bridges.  The term provisional also can refer to an interim or temporary restoration.  Learning the techniques, materials, and procedures should give you a better understanding of what it takes to fabricate a provisional restoration.

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Disclaimer:  Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice.  Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.


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Cynthia M. Cleveland
Cynthia M. Cleveland, CDA
Cynthia M.
Cynthia M. Cleveland, CDA

Cynthia Cleveland graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Robert Morris Junior College in June 1976. She obtained her Expanded Duties through Broward Community College. Working with many doctors through the years, she has gained a tremendous enjoyment for fabricating provisionals and learned techniques from all of them. She has particularly benefited from the knowledge that Dr. Gene Tonn has shared with her. She assisted Dr. Tonn in presenting the course for making provisionals at Broward Community College. For the last two years she has worked hand in hand with Angela Allen to present this same course to Dental Assistants through the Continuing Education Department at Broward Community College.

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Angela D. Allen
Angela D. Allen
Angela D.
Angela D. Allen

Angela Allen is a graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at Broward Community College.  She has worked with numerous general dentists from whom she has gained valuable experience.  She is currently working for the Dental Assisting and Hygiene Programs at Broward Community College.  She has worked with Cynthia Cleveland for the past two years providing hands-on experience to dental professionals in the fabrication of provisional crowns at Broward Community College.

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Niki Henson
Niki Henson, RDA, AS
Niki
Niki Henson, RDA, AS

Niki Henson is a graduate of North Harris College.  She is the President of Cornerstone Dental Academy where she authored the curriculum and provides continuing education to dentists, hygienists, and dental auxiliaries.  She travels as a speaker, consultant, and presents a variety of seminars and clinical programs including provisional workshops at dental meetings across the country.

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Acknowledgment
  • The author thanks Ellen Neuenfeldt of 3M ESPE for her expertise in editing parts of this manuscript.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
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