REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTIC LABORATORY SURVEY

This article presents a brief review of the literature concerning the curriculum deemphasis for removable prosthodontics, especially on the subject of complete dentures. The authors surveyed commercial dental l aboratories specializing in removable dental prosthetics in three majo r Texas cities to determine whether dentists were submitting adequate records and information with their complete denture work authorization s. Results indicate that dentists are requesting services from their l aboratories without providing adequate records.