Assisting should include

• preparing the instrument tray
• selecting materials and disposables
• identifying the criteria for determining the material used to construct the crown and bridge
• taking bite registration
• describing digital/dental workflows for prosthodontics

• digital impressions
• digital design (using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing [CAD/CAM] technology)
• bite registration
• milling
• three-dimensional (3D) printing
• firing and glazing

• fabricating, cementing, and removing temporary crowns
• removing excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth
• delivering pre- and post-operative instructions. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is used to displace gingival tissue during a crown and bridge preparation?
• What does the dentist use to reduce the height and contour of a tooth for a casting?
• What types of impressions are used during a crown preparation?
• What is the normal time frame for wearing a temporary crown or bridge?
• What type of dental material is used to fabricate custom provisional coverage?
• Why would an aluminum crown be selected for use?
• What are the two most common cements used for provisional crowns?