The science of communicating the art of dentistry.
Laboratory work authorization forms are mainly developed in the form of written instructions, two-dimensional drawings or photographs. These can be supplemented with other forms of communications, which will give three-dimensional information and take into account the lips, which are considered the frame of the teeth. This article will describe a systematic approach to communication with a patient and laboratory technician using three-dimensional aids such as a smile replica, lip reproductions, provisional restoration casts and soft tissue casts.
Derbabian
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Restorative Department, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, USA.
Marzola
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Arcidiacono
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D003142:Communication; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003800:Dental Technicians; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007754:Laboratories, Dental; D003765:Models, Dental; D010781:Photography