ABP Section D patient presentations are developed by candidates following the same guidelines as presented for the Section B patient-based examinations. Radiographs, as required by these Guidelines, may be either film or digital, but must be of exceptional resolution and quality. Once submitted, the USB drive, its contents, and radiographs become the property of the American Board of Prosthodontics and may be used as material for future ABP examinations.
Dental laboratory technicians may be used to aid in the fabrication of prostheses for patient treatments presented. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of dental laboratory procedures. Candidates are responsible for the outcome of all dental laboratory procedures associated with the patients and patient treatments presented and must be accompanied by properly executed dental laboratory work authorizations.
