Fabricate miscellaneous appliances.

Fabrication should include identification, selection, and placement of all materials needed for various types of trays, including self-curing acrylic, vacuum form, and light-curing unit.

Fabrication should also include identifying specific requirements appliances such as athletic, night, occlusal, and/or snoring mouthguards and fluoride and/or bleaching trays.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why would a custom tray need to be fabricated?
• Which type of material is used for a vacuum form custom tray?
• What are the benefits of custom trays?
• Why would a night guard be recommended to a patient?
• What equipment is needed to construct an athletic mouth guard?
• What are the criteria for a finished appliance?