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The dental assistant plays a crucial role in the process of making a provisional crown.
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The steps involved are one, preparation of materials.
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The dental assistant is responsible for preparing the materials needed for the procedure.
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This includes mixing the dental cement and the materials for the provisional crown, usually a type of acrylic or composite resin.
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Two, assisting in tooth preparation.
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While the dentist is responsible for the actual tooth preparation, the dental assistant assists by handing the dentist the necessary tools and keeping the patient's mouth clean and dry throughout the procedure.
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Procedure.
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Three, taking impressions.
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The dental assistant may take the preliminary impression of the prepared tooth and the opposing arch.
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This impression is used to create the provisional crown.
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Fourth, fabrication of the provisional crown.
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The dental assistant can fabricate the provisional crown using the impression and the prepared material.
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This involves filling the impression with the material, allowing it to set, and then removing it to reveal the provisional crown...