Introduction to Removable Prosthodontics

Complete Denture

PROSTHODONTICSAcc. To GPT 8 Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

Branches of Prosthodontics Removable Prosthodontics 1.Complete Denture 2.Removable Partial Denture Fixed ProsthodonticsImplant ProsthodonticsMaxillofacial Prosthodontics

Removable Complete Denture (CD): A removable dental prosthesis that replaces

the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxilla and/or mandible

Objectives

1. Restoration of esthetics2. Restoration of speech3. Restoration of mastication (chewing)4. Preservation of the remaining tissue health5. Patient satisfaction and comfort

CD includes:1. Conventional2. Immediate3. Overdenture4. Single denture5. Implant retained

Parts of Complete Denture A) Denture Base: which cover the

edentulous tissue area and carries the artificial teeth

B) Teeth: which are attached to the

denture base for the purpose of chewing, esthetic, phonetics..etc

CD has three surfaces:

i. Polished surface( cameo surface) The outer surface of the denture and in

contact to the muscle of cheek and tongue

ii. Fitting Surface ( intaglio surface ) The inner surface of the denture that

contact to the oral mucosa

iii. Occlusal Surface: A surface of posterior teeth or occlusion

rim that is intended to make contact with opposing occlusal surface

Steps in CD ConstructionCD construction cosists of six steps:1. Diagnosis, treatment plan, primary

impression (preliminary)2. Border molding and final impression3. Jaw relation record4. Try-in the teeth5. Insertion of the denture6. Post-insertion adjustment

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Multiple choice questions1. Which of the following is not a part of

prosthodontics?

A. Making complete denturesB. Crown and bridge C. Maxillofacial prosthodonticsD. Teeth alignment

2. Which of the following is not a type of complete denture?

A. Immediate dentureB. Single complete dentureC. OverdentureD. Cast partial denture

3. Material most commonly used for fabrication of complete denture

A. MetalB. AcrylicC. PorcelainD. Alginate

4. The following is not a complete denture surface

A. OcclusalB. CameoC. IntaglioD. Neutral zone

5. Arrange the steps for CD fabrication in order1. Jaw relation record2. Border molding3. Final impression4. Post insertion adjustmentA. 2413B. 2143C. 2314D. 4123