A Study on Recognition of Dantist and Dantal Laboratory Technician about Process of the Prosthetic Appliance

치과의사(齒科醫師)와 치과기공사(齒科技工士)의 보철물(補綴物) 제작과정(製作過程)에 관(關)한 인식조사(認識調査)

In order to know the recognition of dentist and laboratory technician about work order transmission and communication and troubles of restorations, this study was conducted for 84 practicing dentists and 122 dental laboratory technicians in Pusan during Mar. to Apr. 1988 using a questionnaire method and was analyzed by the use of percentage, $X^2$-test. Conclusions It is necessary that both dentist and laboratory technician clearly reconize and fulfill their responsibilities to one another. Dentist and dental laboratory technician should offer constructive criticisn to one another as interdependent member of a team. Effective use of work authorizations certainly promotes communication between the dentist and dental laboratory thechnician.