Complete Denture: The Ultimate Guide
Dive into the world of complete dentures to learn about their benefits, types, fitting process, maintenance tips, and common issues. Whether you are a dentist or patient, this comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights into complete dentures.
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PROSTHODONTICS Acc. To GPT 8 Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or maxillofacial tissues using biocompatiblesubstitutes.
Branches of Prosthodontics Removable Prosthodontics 1.Complete Denture 2.Removable Partial Denture Fixed Prosthodontics Implant Prosthodontics Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Removable Complete Denture (CD): A removable dental prosthesis that replaces the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxilla and/or mandible
Objectives Restoration of esthetics 1. 2. Restoration of speech 3. Restoration of mastication (chewing) 4. Preservation of the remaining tissue health 5. Patient satisfaction and comfort
CD includes: Conventional 2. Immediate 3. Overdenture 4. Single denture 5. Implant retained 1.
Parts of Complete Denture A) Denture Base: which cover the edentulous tissue area and carries the artificial teeth B) Teeth: which are attached to the denture base for the purpose of chewing, esthetic, phonetics..etc
CD has three surfaces: Polished surface( cameo surface) The outer surface of the denture and in contact to the muscle of cheek and tongue i.
ii. Fitting Surface ( intaglio surface ) The inner surface of the denture that contact to the oral mucosa
iii. Occlusal Surface: A surface of posterior teeth or occlusion rim that is intended to make contact with opposing occlusal surface
Steps in CD Construction CD construction cosists of six steps: Diagnosis, treatment plan, primary impression (preliminary) 2. Border molding and final impression 3. Jaw relation record 4. Try-in the teeth 5. Insertion of the denture 6. Post-insertion adjustment 1.
Multiple choice questions Which of the following is not a part of prosthodontics? 1. A. Making complete dentures B. Crown and bridge C. Maxillofacial prosthodontics D. Teeth alignment
2. Which of the following is not a type of complete denture? A. Immediate denture B. Single complete denture C. Overdenture D. Cast partial denture
3. Material most commonly used for fabrication of complete denture A. Metal B. Acrylic C. Porcelain D. Alginate
4. The following is not a complete denture surface A. Occlusal B. Cameo C. Intaglio D. Neutral zone
5. Arrange the steps for CD fabrication in order Jaw relation record 2. Border molding 3. Final impression 4. Post insertion adjustment A. 2413 B. 2143 C. 2314 D. 4123 1.