Resumen de Efficacy of a Checklist for O ffice-Laboratory Communication:: A Clinical Study on Quality Outcomes for Single Crowns

M.E. Bresciano, Guido Audenino, Enrico Poglio, Marco Morello, Andrea De Maria

• Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a structured communication protocol between dentists and dental laboratory technicians.

  Materials and Methods: A total of 112 single metal-ceramic crowns, fabricated by four different dentist-dental technician pairs, were evaluated at the clinical try-in appointment. Subsequently, each professional pair produced another 112 crowns using a checklist.

  Results: The scores showed a statistically significant improvement in clinical outcomes with the use of a checklist by reducing adjustment times for contact area, fit, and occlusion and number of appointments.

  Conclusion: The use of a checklist improved crown quality