Copyright
2010
Samuel Fields Dental Laboratories, Inc.®
Helpful
Hints From Our Lab
General Properly
disinfect
all cases. Clearly
mark
the outside of the bag on all "Infectious disease" cases. Anticipate
pick-ups
and request them as early as possible. Request
cases
back a day before the patient is due (when possible). Prior
to
sending in rush cases, please call and alert us. Clearly
state
the patient's name on the Rx
Technical Clearly
state
the type of restoration to be fabricated (i.e., Valplast partial,
Cusil partial, full denture, porcelain fused to metal crown, etc.). Always
provide
a counter model and bite, especially for partial frames. Send
study
models or pre-op models whenever possible (especially for anterior
bridges and full dentures.) When
selecting
a mould, be sure the shade is available in that mould. If
dentures need to be reset, always try in again before processing. Supply
shades
always, even for repairs when available.
Impressions
& Bites Use
full
arch impressions when possible. Use
alginate
for partial frames and Valplast partials. Pour
up
any alginate impressions before sending them to the lab. Be
sure partials are fully seated in the impression before pouring. Ream
out
and relieve and undercuts before taking a reline wash. When
taking
bites, blue mousse is preferred (particularly for crown & bridge).
Do
You Have A Helpful Hint?
Help
us help you! If you have any suggestions for the lab or if you
have
a "helpful hint" for other dentists, please send them to us. You
can email your suggestions to us at: shflab197@aol.com
or call us at: (201) 343-4626. Thank you!
Properly
disinfect
all cases.
