Complete denture construction in general dental practice: an update of the 1970 survey.

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Complete denture construction in general dental practice: an update of the 1970 survey.

Br Dent J. 1990 Sep 22;169(6):159-63. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/91000996
Harrison A; Huggett R; Murphy WM; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Care of the; Elderly, University of Bristol Dental School.

Abstract: A survey was carried out on materials and techniques used for complete denture construction in general dental practice, by means of a postal questionnaire sent to a random sample of 1000 dentists whose names were taken from the BDA membership. There was a 71.5% response. The results obtained are compared with a similar survey undertaken in 1970. The majority of practitioners still provided dentures totally or mainly within the NHS. Whilst the demand for complete dentures was reported as having remained stable, there has been considerable reduction in the numbers of dental technicians employed by general dental practitioners. Alginate remains the impression material of choice and the majority of impressions were sent to a commercial laboratory for pouring. Although still the most popular, the use of the plane-line hinge articulator has reduced and there has also been a continued reduction in the use of porcelain teeth. The importance of a cross-infection policy is highlighted. There were conflicting opinions expressed on the role of implants in general dental practice. Many respondents took the opportunity to comment on the status of dental prosthetics under the NHS and most criticised the fee structure.

Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL Dental Impression Technique/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA Denture, Complete/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA General Practice, Dental/*TRENDS Great Britain/EPIDEMIOLOGY Human Prosthodontics/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA/*TRENDS State Dentistry/*TRENDS Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Tooth, Artificial/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA JOURNAL ARTICLE
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