ABP Section D patient presentations are developed by candidates following the same guidelines as presented for the Section B patient-based examinations. Digital radiographs, as required by these Guidelines, must be of exceptional resolution and quality. Once submitted, the USB drive and the required contents 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.
