When is laboratory-fabricated coverage used?
A)Size and shape of the teeth would indicate the need for it.
B)Several teeth have been prepared, such as in a multiunit bridge.
C)The patient wants a custom made provisional.
D)A patient has an allergy to the acrylic.

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Laboratory-fabricated coverage is used less frequently; however,it can be used when several teeth have been prepared,or when a multi-unit bridge is being created.
A custom provisional can be used when the size and shape of the teeth would indicate a need for it.
Custom provisionals can be made by the dental assistant or dentist in the dental office.
If a patient has an allergy to acrylic,other types of materials can be used in the dental office to fabricate the provisional,such as a composite resin.

When Is Laboratory-Fabricated Coverage Used