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Foundation for Success Title: Foundation for Success: Impression Techniques for Complete Dentures Subtitle: Preclinical Complete Denture Course Semester: 2 Presenter: Dr Nasr Elsheikh University UTS Aden Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 3
Chinese Proverb: "The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name." Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 5
Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: Define Prosthodontics and its main branches. Differentiate between Prosthetics, Prosthesis, and Prosthodontics . Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 6
Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: Identify and describe the three surfaces and four parts of a complete denture. List the primary objectives for providing a complete denture. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 7
Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: Outline the key clinical and laboratory steps in complete denture fabrication. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 8
What is Prosthodontics? The Art and Science of Dental Rehabilitation Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 9
What is Prosthodontics? Definition: The branch of dentistry about the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and oral tissues with artificial substitutes . Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 10
The Four Main Branches : Fixed Prosthodontics (Crowns, Bridges) Removable Prosthodontics (Complete & Partial Dentures) Maxillofacial Prosthetics (Replacing facial structures) Dental Implantology Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 11
Terminology Prosthesis: An artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body. (e.g., a denture). Prosthetics: The art and science of supplying such artificial replacements. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 12
Terminology Prosthodontist: A specialist dentist who has completed advanced accredited training in prosthodontics. Denturism : The fabrication of removable dentures by non-dentists (licensed in some regions). Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 13
Removable Prosthodontics Definition: The branch of prosthodontics is concerned with replacing teeth and structures for edentulous (complete loss) or partially edentulous (partial loss) patients with artificial substitutes removable by the patient. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 14
Two Main Divisions: Complete Denture: Replaces all teeth in a jaw. Removable Partial Denture (RPD): Replaces some missing teeth. Extra-coronal (clasp-retained) Intra-coronal (precision-attachment retained) Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 15
Two Main Divisions: Complete Denture: Replaces all teeth in a jaw. Removable Partial Denture (RPD): Replaces some Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 16
Two Main Divisions: Complete Denture: Replaces all teeth in a jaw. Removable Partial Denture (RPD): Replaces some Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 17
The Complete Denture: Definition: A prosthesis that replaces the entire (total) natural dentition and associated structures in the maxilla or mandible. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 18
The Complete Denture: It Has Three Surfaces: Fitting Surface (Impression/Tissue Surface): Rests on the oral tissues. Polished Surface: Faces the cheeks, lips, and tongue. Occlusal Surface: The surface of the teeth that contacts the opposing denture. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 19
The Complete Denture: It Has Three Surfaces: Fitting Surface (Impression/Tissue Surface): Rests on the oral tissues. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 20
The Complete Denture: It Has Three Surfaces: 2. Polished Surface: Faces the cheeks, lips, and tongue. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 21
The Complete Denture: It Has Three Surfaces: 3. Occlusal Surface: The surface of the teeth that contacts the opposing denture. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 22
Anatomical Parts of a Denture 1. Denture Base: The part that rests on the tissues and carries the teeth. 2. Denture Flange: The part of the base that extends from the teeth to the border. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 23
Anatomical Parts of a Denture 1. Denture Base: The part that rests on the tissues and carries the teeth . Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 24
Anatomical Parts of a Denture 1. Denture Base 2. Denture Flange 3. Denture Border 4. Denture Teeth Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 25
Anatomical Parts of a Denture 3. Denture Border: The margin between the polished and impression surfaces. 4. Denture Teeth: The artificial teeth are set on the base. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 26
Why Do We Make Dentures? The Objectives Dentures are necessary to restore what is lost when natural teeth are missing: Restoration of Function: Mastication (chewing). Restoration of Aesthetics: Support for lips/cheeks, restoring facial appearance . Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 27
Why Do We Make Dentures? The Objectives Dentures are necessary to restore what is lost when natural teeth are missing: 3. Improvement of Speech: Correcting defects caused by tooth loss. 4. Preservation of Health: Maintaining the health of the residual ridge and TMJ . Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 28
The Journey of Denture Construction: An Overview A Sequential Partnership Between Clinic & Lab Phase 1: Diagnosis & Impressions Patient Examination Preliminary Impression (for Study Cast & Custom Tray) Final Impression (for Master Cast) Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 29
Phase 2: Establishing Jaw Relations 4- Occlusal record 5- Jaw Relation Records & Tooth Selection 6- Mounting Casts on an Articulator Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 30
References Zarb , Bolender , et al. Boucher's Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients (Gold Standard Text) Hassaballa , M.A.M. Clinical Complete Denture Prosthodontics Nallaswamy , D. Textbook of Prosthodontics (Complete Denture Section) Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 33
Conclusion Mastering terminology is the first step to clinical mastery. Understanding the why (objectives) and how (steps) provides a crucial foundation. Periclincal Removable Prosthodontics I 9/23/2025 34
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