Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes
- Prepare patient for procedure
- Select technique, equipment and materials for recordings
- Record jaw relationships and occlusion
- Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
- Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure
- Ensure stability and comfort of registration rims
- Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements
- Determine and record functional measurements and dimensions
- Consider referral if jaw relationship cannot be determined
- Check recordings by observation and repetition.
- Maintain integrity of the recording during extra-oral transfer
- Ensure the patient’s wellbeing before they leave dental workplace
- Select appropriate artificial teeth
- Ensure adequacy of natural and artificial light for selection of colour and shade
- Consult patient regarding aesthetic and functional requirements
- Consider properties and composition of artificial teeth in relation to wear and aesthetics
- Examine manufacturers’ mould and shade guides
- Select artificial teeth that are appropriate in shade, size and shape