3 Taking a good bite registration is a team effort. The trick to taking an exceptional bite registration is as much about initiating proper communication as it is about technique. Communicating with the patient about the bite registration process is vital. Before getting started, inform the patient of what to expect and rehearse what they need to do. Be sure to play an active role and ask if they have any questions. Most patients will be numb at this stage and some may have difficulty determining if they are biting down in the right areas. In order to properly convey the patient's occlusion, you will need to maintain the correct orientation when inserting the bite registration material and confirm with the patient that they are biting down completely. When you remain in tune to your patients' concerns, comfort and comprehension, you will find that your bite registration leads to a better-fitting fi nal restoration with minimal or no occlusal adjustments necessary. Communicating with your lab is also a key element to achieving a fi nal restoration that doesn't require multiple seating appointments. If you have any special information regarding your bite registration-for example, the patient might not have been able to bite down all the way and you had to take a separate bite registration-relay these changes to us on the lab slip so that our technicians can ensure you receive an accurate restoration. - New West Dental Ceramics (newwestlab.com; 800-321-1614) Face Protection Anti-Splatter Prophy Angle Barrier Sleeves COMPREHENSIVE INFECTION CONTROL TM Face Masks Disinfectants & Hand Sanitizers YOU DESERVE THE RIGHT PROTECTION Pac-Dent offers a broad selection of infection control and hygiene products. TM Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Passion for Excellence Scan QR Code to learn more or visit our website www.pac-dent.com TM 670 Endeavor Circle, Brea, CA 92821 (909) 839-0888 info@pac-dent.com Passion for Excellence FREE FACTS, circle 23 on card dentaltown.com \\ DECEMBER 2020 DT1220_GlidewellLabs_MM.indd 61 61 11/17/20 12:48 PMhttp://www.newwestlab.com http://www.pac-dent.com http://www.dentaltown.com