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Finish Technician

Glidewell Dental · Irvine, California, US

Essential Functions: - Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and impl...

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Essential Functions: - Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations. - Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions. - Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner. - Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic). - Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal). - Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances. - Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist. - Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model. - Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance. - Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain. - Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit. - Applies...