Dentistry 16 - Communication with the prosthetic laboratory
Dentistry 16 - Communication with the prosthetic laboratory

Dentistry 16 - Communication with the prosthetic laboratory - Exercises

Comunicación con el laboratorio protésico


Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.

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la prótesis removible — se puede quitar (the removable prosthesis — can be removed)
la prótesis fija — va cementada (the fixed prosthesis — is cemented)
la impresió n — el molde (the impression — the mold)
ajustar — hacer un retoque (to adjust — to make an adjustment)

Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)

Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below

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Nota de trabajo para el laboratorio protésico

Fill in the gaps: tono, pulir, laboratorio, impresión, prótesis, solicitar, guía

(Work note for the dental prosthetics laboratory)

Clínica dental: se envía al protésico una y la de mordida del paciente. Se solicita una fija para el incisivo 11 con recubrimiento cerámico y A2. Por favor, revisar el ajuste en el margen y bien la zona palatina.

Antes de empezar, confirmar el presupuesto por correo. Si en el montaje hay un problema de color o de forma, enviar una foto y ajustes. Fecha de entrega: lo antes posible.
Dental clinic: an impression and the patient's bite guide are sent to the dental prosthetics laboratory. A fixed prosthesis is requested for incisor 11 with ceramic veneering and shade A2. Please check the fit at the margin and polish the palatal area well.

Before starting, confirm the quote by email. If there is a color or shape problem during the setup, send a photo and request adjustments. Delivery date: as soon as possible.

  1. ¿Qué pide la clínica al laboratorio y qué debe comprobar el protésico antes de empezar?

    (What does the clinic ask the laboratory for and what should the dental technician check before starting?)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(I need to discuss a case with the dental laboratory. Yesterday I sent the impression and the bite registration for a fixed prosthesis for tooth 2.6. The dental technician told me that today they will start the waxing and then the mounting. I want a shade a little lighter than the adjacent tooth and a ceramic coating. If the metal framework ends up too high, please adjust it and polish it before sending it back. I also want to confirm the estimate before proceeding.)
True False

(The person has already sent the impression and the bite registration to the laboratory.)

(They ask for the shade to be darker than the adjacent tooth.)

(They want to confirm the estimate before continuing with the work.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. ¿Puedes ___ la impresión antes de enviarla al laboratorio protésico?

(Can you ___ the impression before sending it to the prosthetic laboratory?)

2. Por favor, ___ la guía de mordida y luego púlela un poco.

(Please, ___ the bite guide and then polish it a little.)

3. Para esta prótesis fija, quiero que ___ un tono A2 y un recubrimiento cerámico natural.

(For this fixed prosthesis, I want you to ___ an A2 shade and a natural ceramic veneer.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

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Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)

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Useful expressions:

Quisiera solicitar una prótesis de… por favor. / El color que necesito es… y la fecha de entrega es… / No ajusta bien en… ¿pueden revisarlo y pulirlo, por favor?

  1. Tienes que pedir una prótesis fija al laboratorio protésico: ¿qué información das sobre el material, el color y el plazo de entrega?
    You have to order a fixed prosthesis from the dental laboratory: what information do you provide about the material, the color, and the delivery deadline?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  2. Al recibir la prótesis removible notas que no ajusta bien: ¿cómo lo explicas al protésico dental y qué ajuste pides?
    When you receive the removable prosthesis, you notice it doesn’t fit well: how do you explain it to the dental technician and what adjustment do you request?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation

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Asunto: Caso 24-118 - Prótesis lista para revisión

Hola, Dra. Rivas:

Ya tenemos lista la prótesis fija (corona) del 1.1. Hemos hecho la impresión y el montaje. Antes de enviarla, necesitamos confirmar dos cosas:

  • Color (tono): ¿A2 o A3?
  • ¿Quiere una pequeña guía de mordida o la dejamos como está?

Si hay que ajustar algo, díganos hoy y lo revisamos esta tarde. También podemos enviar el presupuesto para confirmación.

Gracias,
Marcos Peña
Laboratorio Protésico Dental Sonrisa


Subject: Case 24-118 - Prosthesis ready for review

Hello, Dr. Rivas:

We already have the fixed prosthesis (crown) for 1.1 ready. We have taken the impression and done the mounting. Before sending it, we need to confirm two things:

  • Color (shade): A2 or A3?
  • Would you like a small bite guide or should we leave it as it is?

If we need to adjust anything, let us know today and we will review it this afternoon. We can also send the estimate for confirmation.

Thank you,
Marcos Peña
Dental Prosthetics Laboratory Sonrisa


Useful phrases:

  1. Quería confirmar el tono...

    (I wanted to confirm the shade...)

  2. Por favor, ¿pueden ajustar...?

    (Please, could you adjust...?)

  3. Si es posible, envíen el presupuesto y la fecha de envío.

    (If possible, send the estimate and the shipping date.)

Hola, Marcos:

Gracias por el aviso. Para este caso, por favor confirmad el color (tono) A2. No hace falta guía de mordida; dejad la corona como está.

Antes de enviarla, ¿podéis ajustar un poco el borde y pulirla bien? Si es posible, enviadme el presupuesto para confirmarlo y decidme cuándo la podéis enviar.

Un saludo,
Dra. Rivas

Hello, Marcos:

Thank you for the update. For this case, please confirm the color (shade) A2. There is no need for a bite guide; leave the crown as it is.

Before sending it, could you adjust the margin a little and polish it well? If possible, send me the estimate so I can confirm it and tell me when you can send it.

Best regards,
Dr. Rivas