{"title":"Electrical discharge machining.","authors":"","doi":"10.31399/asm.hb.v16.a0002165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v16.a0002165","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes a laboratory technique of achieving the highest degree of passive fit of an implant-retained restoration using electric discharge machining (EDM). This process can save time by eliminating the need for conventional soldering procedures, increase the longevity of the restoration, and when used along with the clinical technique of fabricating a verification index, eliminate the clinical try-in phase.","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"62 1","pages":"19-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69700180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ISO: setting standards that ensure quality and save money.","authors":"J McLees","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 1","pages":"19-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gold color in dental alloys.","authors":"T Cameron","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article will help the dental laboratory with alloy selection by exploring how the relationship among color, ductility and strength applies to gold and how color can be quantified. Because higher quality materials translate into higher profits, upselling to the dentist and patient is also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"14 1","pages":"28-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20448280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Provisionalization of a combination implant/natural abutment restoration.","authors":"R D Winkelman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes a technique the dental technician can use to fabricate a long-term combination implant and natural tooth provisional prosthesis that will be used to evaluate esthetics and function. This provisional will act as an interim prosthesis while additional implants are healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 10","pages":"19-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20442263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The balancer: principles of design behind Hagman's vintage articulator.","authors":"M Ring","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 10","pages":"32-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20442266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eliminating undersized mandibular first premolars.","authors":"M E Boone","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients are conscious of esthetics and demand natural-appearing dentures. If an undersized mandibular first premolar is used in the denture arrangement, the result may not be esthetically pleasing. This article will show the dental technician how denture arrangements for a Class II jaw relationship can become simplified, more predictable and less frustrating by positioning the mandibular first molar in a distal occlusion, relative to the maxillary first molar. This technique uses zero degree teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 10","pages":"23-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20442264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Internet outlook: changing the way laboratories do business.","authors":"K Goff","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores how dental laboratories are taking advantage of the Internet's potential. It offers options for web site construction--including in-house creation vs. using a professional designer--ways to attract new dentist-clients and ideas for using e-mail to facilitate communication with them, thus improving restorations and reducing remakes. Hardware and software necessary for an Internet connection is discussed as well as service providers.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 10","pages":"26-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20442265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maxillary definitive obturators: rationale of design.","authors":"W A Rogers, T J Salinas, A Novoselsky","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maxillary definitive obturators are usually fabricated for patients who have an acquired defect. The obturators help patients with speech, swallowing, mastication, esthetics and psychological well-being. The main goals in restoring a maxillary defect with a completely edentulous or partially dentate obturator are to provide adequate retention, increased stability and strong vertical support. This article addresses the step-by-step fabrication of a maxillary obturator that meets these goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 9","pages":"19-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20439064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adjustment-free delivery of an immediate, transitional prosthesis.","authors":"A J Voitik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A well-designed and properly completed transitional prosthesis can maintain or improve function and significantly influence patient confidence and subsequent decisions to buy advanced treatment. This article describes the fabrication of an immediate, transitional prosthesis that is easily incorporated and functionally and esthetically fine-tuned.</p>","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 9","pages":"27-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20439065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dental technology education and professional relations. Interview by Gregory K. Boyajian.","authors":"J Preston","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79504,"journal":{"name":"Journal of dental technology : the peer-reviewed publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories","volume":"13 8","pages":"11, 13-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20439645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}