Complete Denture: Chapter 6 PDF

Chapter 6: complete denture Lecturer :Dt.Mahmoud Al-Hawareen BSC (JUST) Dental Technology Faculty of dentistry Palestine polytechnic university  Definition -Complete denture : removable appliance replacing the lost natural teeth and associated structure of maxill...

Chapter 6: complete denture Lecturer :Dt.Mahmoud Al-Hawareen BSC (JUST) Dental Technology Faculty of dentistry Palestine polytechnic university  Definition -Complete denture : removable appliance replacing the lost natural teeth and associated structure of maxilla and mandible  Advantage Complete Dentures - More Natural Appearance -Enjoy Many of Your Favorite Foods Again -Shortest Treatment Time -Affordable - confidence  Parts of Complete Dentures 1. Denture Base :which cover the edentulous tissue area and carries the artificial teeth 2. teeth: which are attached to the denture base for the purpose of chewing, esthetic, phonetics  Surfaces Of The Denture 1. Polished Surface The outer surface of the denture and in contact with the muscle of the cheek and tongue  Surfaces Of The Denture 2. Fitting Surface The inner surface of the denture that contacts the oral mucosa  Surfaces Of The Denture 3.Occlusal Surface: A surface of posterior teeth that is intended to make contact with opposing occlusal surface  Anatomy for Denture Fabrication Maxillary (Upper Jaw) Considerations: Hard palate Soft palate Tuberosities Mandibular (Lower Jaw) Considerations: Residual ridges Retromolar pads Floor of the mouth Tongue position  Steps of construction - Complete denture fabrication needs : - 6 clinical visits. - 4 laboratory steps.  CLINICAL VISIT 1: Examination & Diagnosis Treatment plan Taking a primary impression by using a stock tray  Lab step 1 : Pouring of primary impression Fabrication of special (custom) tray  Clinical visit 2 : Border molding Taking the final (secondary) impression  Lab step 2 : Pouring of secondary impression to obtain the master cast Construction of record base and occlusal wax rim  Clinical vist 3 Jaw relation record selection of artificial teeth  Lab step 3 Mounting of the models with occlusal rims on the articulator Setting up of teeth and waxing up  Clinical visit 4 Try in of the waxed up dentures  Lab step 4 Processing of the dentures  Clinical visit 5 Insertion of the dentures  Clinical visit 6 Post insertion checks and adjustment Reinforce care instructions  Maintenance of Complete Dentures Daily cleaning with soft brushes and non-abrasive cleaners Regular dental check-ups Relining or replacing dentures as needed (approximately every 5-7 years)  Complications and Solutions Common Issues: Sore spots Loose dentures Difficulty in speaking or chewing Solutions: Relining and rebasing Use of adhesives Practice for improved function