Removable Prosthodontics

The Use of a Gothic Arch Tracing to Record Centric Relation in the Construction of Complete Dentures

Despite the diversity of opinion regarding the nature of CR,6 it has been used in restorative dentistry as a stable and reproducible position when registering the occlusion in the provision of...

Denture cleaning — best practice

Denture cleansers must remove plaque and stain effectively and kill any remaining microbes on the denture surface without damaging the material and affecting adversely the properties of the denture...

Immediate dentures part 2: denture construction

The jaw registration procedure may vary depending on whether it is decided to conform to the patient's current OVD or to re-organize the occlusion. In general, conforming to the current OVD is less...

Immediate dentures part 1: assessment and treatment planning

All patients should have a thorough history, clinical examination and any relevant investigations carried out in order to attain a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. The formulated diagnoses and...

Implant-supported mandibular denture: planning to delivery – a case report

A 62-year-old female patient presented complaining of a lower complete denture that was unretentive whilst eating, which also caused pain and numbness to the lower jaw and lip. This problem started 3...

Implant-retained overdentures: a review

Overdentures may be retained by a varying number of implants, which may be splinted or freestanding.5 Studies investigating mandibular overdentures have reported high implant survival rates and...

A contemporary update on ‘soft’ linings

These materials enjoy popularity in the treatment of denture stomatitis, after pre-prosthetic surgery and in the transitional treatment of patients with denture base-associated problems (Figures 1, 2...