COMPLETE DENTURES WORK FLOW

COMPLETE DENTURES 

Teeth play an important role in the personality and overall health of an individual. Loss of teeth dents the confidence of any person and jeopardizes the general health. Tooth loss occurs due to various reasons. Cavities and Gum disease are the chief reasons for tooth loss. As the health care facilities have increased, the life span of an individual also has increased. Hence the population with total edentulism also increased. Rehabilitation with Complete dentures is one of the most convenient treatment options for edentulous patients.

Complete denture is a removable treatment option. Upper and lower complete dentures are sets of Acrylic plates with artificial set of acrylic teeth attached to it.

Following are various steps involved in complete denture fabrication:

 

Step 1: PRIMARY IMPRESSIONS

Primary impressions are recorded with stock trays or prefabricated trays of various shapes and sizes. These trays are selected according to patients’ arch sizes and impressions are recorded. The purpose of these impressions is to fabricate models from the these and fabricate Special trays or Customized trays for Secondary impressions.   

Step 2: SECONDARY IMPRESSIONS

Secondary impressions are recorded with Customized trays as fabricated using Primary impressions. These impressions determine the final fit or retention of the denture. Each and every functional movement of patient like speaking, swallowing, smiling is recorded while making secondary impression. Models prepared from these impressions are further used for fabrication of Temporary denture base and occlusal rims, which are to be used for further steps.

Step 3: JAW RELATIONS 

One of the most important steps in complete denture fabrication is Jaw relation record. This step decides the size, shape, shade of teeth and most importantly decides the level closure of jaw.

Step 4: TRIAL DENTURE

Artificial teeth arrangement is done and upper and lower trial dentures are inserted in patient’s mouth and checked for appearance, smile and how teeth of upper and lower arches come in contact with each other. Also, if at all any changes are required in arrangement of teeth it can be done at this stage.

Step 5: DENTURE INSERTION

Once the trial is verified then the trial denture is processed and converted into Acrylic and then delivered to patients.

Complete denture treatment is one of the most convenient options for any patient. However, there are certain limitations. Chewing efficiency is quite reduced and one cannot enjoy certain kind of foods. However complete denture treatment option is the one which can be fabricated in any patient without any contraindications.