The complete denture a clinical pathway

The Complete Denture: A Clinical PathwaySecond Edition
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Contents
Dedication
Preface
References
Acknowledgments
C H A P T E R > 1 Seeking the Problem
The Interview
The Examination
Treatment Plan
Informed Consent
References
C H A P T E R > 2 Impressions for Study Casts
The Mandibular Impression
The Maxillary Impression
Outlining the Vestibules
Disinfecting Hydrocolloid Impressions
References
C H A P T E R > 3 Making Master Casts
Denture Stability and Retention
Constructing Acrylic Trays
References
C H A P T E R > 4 Selecting Maxillary Anterior Teeth
Composition
Color (Shade)
Shape (Mold)
Practical Clues
References
C H A P T E R > 5 Recording the Relationship of the Jawsand Arranging the Maxillary AnteriorTeeth
Record Bases
Occlusal Rims
Recording the Vertical Jaw Relations
Arranging the Maxillary Anterior Teeth
Horizontal Dimension of Occlusion
The Facebow Record
References
C H A P T E R > 6 Arranging the Mandibular Anterior Teethand All of the Posterior Teeth
Mandibular Anterior Teeth
Posterior Teeth
Waxed Gingival Contours
References
C H A P T E R > 7 Clinical Evaluation of the Teeth in Wax
Evaluating the Teeth on the Articulator
Assessing the Teeth in the Patient’s Mouth
Recording a New Jaw Relationship Record
Remounting the Mandibular Cast
Adjusting Occlusal Contacts
Final Approval of the Trial Dentures
References
C H A P T E R > 8 Processing Acrylic Resin
Preparing the Wax Denture for Processing
Flasking the Teeth and Waxed Denture Base
Removing the Wax from the Mold
Sealing the Surface of the Stone Mold
Packing the Mold with Acrylic Resin
Processing the Acrylic Resin
Retrieving the Denture from the Mold
Removing Processing Occlusal Errors
Polishing the Acrylic Resin Dentures
Remounting Casts
Denture Identification
References
C H A P T E R > 9 Adjustment and Insertion of theDentures
Informing the Patient
Preparing the Dentures for Insertion
Inserting the Dentures
Refining the Occlusal Contacts
Providing Advice on the Use of Dentures
Clinical Scenarios
References
C H A P T E R > 10 Relining and Repairing a CompleteDenture
Reline, Rebase, or Remake
Examination and Diagnosis
Hard Liners
Resilient Liners
Repairing Fractured Dentures
References
C H A P T E R > 11 Immediate Dentures
The Problem
Benefits
Risks
Methods
References
C H A P T E R > 12 Implant Overdentures
Patient Selection
Options for Implant Retention
Treatment Planning and Coordination
Implant Placement
Modifying the Existing Denture After Surgery
Denture Fabrication and Fitting
Connecting the Attachments to the Overdenture in the Mouth
Oral Hygiene and Long-Term Maintenance
Acknowledgment
References
A P P E N D I X > 1 The Complete Denture: A Step-by-StepSummary
Appointment One: Consultation, Examination, and Preliminary Impressions
Appointment Two: Treatment Plan, Impressions, and Selection ofAnterior Teeth
Appointment Four: Clinical Trial of Teeth and Orientation of the CondylarGuides
Appointment Five: Remount and Insertion of the Dentures
A P P E N D I X > 2What Should You Expect from a NewDenture?