Both of these have improved the overall dental health of the population. As a result, people are keeping their teeth longer. Instead of full or partial dentures, most people need a bridge or crown. Some new work is being created for technicians because of patientsinterest in cosmetic repairs to their teeth. For example, technicians are now creating fillings that are white and look more like the natural tooth.
Some laboratories use computer-aided equipment.
It is designed to measure a patient's mouth and create the prosthetic device. This equipment is beginning to be used in this country after years of use in Europe. This equipment will not replace technicians completely. However, if it comes into widespread use in this country, it could have an impact. It could reduce the amount of time required to produce dental prosthetics.