1. REMOVABLE PROSTHETICS
Dentures, Partials, etc.

2. PARTIAL DENTURES indications: replace several teeth
repaired and adjusted easily
restores function
fewer appointments
stabilizes arch
expense

3. PARTIAL DENTURES contraindications:
insufficient number of teeth and positioned poorly
adequate root structure and aveolar bone
patient interest

4. CHARACTERISTICS
Receives support and retention from tissues and remaining teeth abutments
designed to distribute forces applied during chewing

5. COMPONENTS Metal Framework Rests Clasps Acrylic Artificial Teeth
Major connector =
Bar
Saddle
Rests
Clasps
Acrylic
Artificial Teeth
porcelain
plastic

6. Appointments Exam Initial Impression Final Impression Try-in Framework
Study Model
Final Impression
Try-in Framework
Wax up
Delivery
Adjustments

7. FINAL PRODUCT

8. COMPLETE DENTURE
Full denture fabricated to restore function and improve aesthetics for patients

9. TYPES OF DENTURES
Immediate Dentures - place immediately after extractions
Overdentures - retained teeth or dental implants provide support to the denture or partial

10. Indications for:
totally edentulous
remaining teeth can not be saved
remaining teeth can not support partial
patient refuses alternative treatment

11. Contraindications:
other acceptable methods
patients cooperation
patients motivation

12. PATIENT CONSIDERATIONS
Positive attitude
educated patient
good health

13. COMPONENTS OF A DENTURE
Base - fits over ridge
Flange - extends up into the vesible
Post Dam - maxillary retention, suction seal in posterior palate
Mandibular retention - depends on size and shape of ridge
Teeth/Acrylic

14. FINAL IMPRESSION Custom Tray Disposable Tray Perforated Rim Lock
Patients Denture
Border molding

15. APPOINTMENTS Exam Initial Impression Final Impression Wax Try-in
Wax Try-in with teeth
Delivery
Adjustments

16. ADJUSTING THE DENTURE Pressure Indicating Paste, PIP
Used to indicate ill-fitting areas
Painted on inside
Polish after adjustment
pumice and rag wheel
disinfect

17. DENTURE RELINE AND REPAIR
Relines - helps to improve fit and comfort
Re-adapts denture to alveolar ridge
Need a final impression - patients denture

18. Reline Material Soft Reline - chair relines
Soft material placed to allow tissues to heal
Temporary
Laboratory reline

19. Repairs Repairs can be done in office or sent to lab.
Tooth replacement
Broken Denture

20. ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS
Either Denture or Partial
Brush acrylic, teeth, base, clasps, rests
Remove at night
Keep moist