Denture problems and their solutions Denture problems plague most if not all dentists from time to time. This is a list of common issues and fixes. To see the step by step denture fabrication you can go to our denture page or for more detail click here. Maxilla denture problems Sore spots – Mark obvious […]
The importance of dental care in relation to lung infection A new study by Bellissimo 2014 shows that dental care received in the ICU reduced the risk of lung infection by 56%. Survival rates were only slightly better but the decrease in infections and time spent in the hospital is pretty substantial. There have been […]
Denture Reline – Tissue Conditioner and Denture Soft Reline Materials Denture reline products vary primarily by what the chemistry of the product is. Therefore on this page I list products by their basic chemical make up. What I consider the best denture reline material, tissue conditioner or soft reline, for a few common uses. For […]
Hard reline products COE-RECT – GC America Inc. Elite Hard Relining – Zhermack Inc GC RELINE – GC America Inc. Hygenic Acrylic – Coltène Justi – American Tooth Industries KOOLINER – GC America Inc. MucoHard Hard Reline Resin – Parkell, Inc. Original Truliner / New Truliner – Bosworth Company Probase / SR Ivocap / IvoBase […]
Second denture visit – Wax rims to find VDO and CR The second denture visit. First visit Third visit May be able to get CR and VDO with Ivoclar Centric in first visit Try in wax rims 2 weeks after initial visit to determine vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). This visit can last anywhere […]
Third denture visit – Wax try-in Third visit for denture fabrication. Second visit Denture problems Third denture visit Try in of teeth still set in wax, so changes can be made, 2 weeks after second visit. This visit can last anywhere from 2-30 minutes. If something is way off with denture then this appointment will […]
Denture fabrication tools of the trade Papillameter Alma gauge Rim former Face bow Centric tray Gothic arch tracer.
Dental impression information Dental impression research and comparisons. Impression vs digital scan There are reasons to use both of these in certain situations but often it comes down to doctor preference. Dental impressions Metal tray better than plastic. Putty better than heavy/light. Dental digital scans List of most of the big names CEREC® (learn more) […]
Lost wax investment technique with teeth in a wax trial denture Advancements PMMA used since 1930’s polymethylmethacrylate Recent advancements is delivery of PMMA through injection molding In 2002 LC thermoplastic urethane-dimethacrylate resin Advantage of urethane-dimethacryalte No monomer No flasking and packing Short processing times Less than half volumetric shrinking compared to PMMA Will bond to […]
Fiber reinforced substructures for an implant supported framework. Fiber reinforced substructures or frameworks for the implant supported denture are possibly the future. They have so many great advantages and I have gotten into using them on certain cases. <–8th post 9th in series of 17 on this topic Next post–> Advantages of the fiber reinforced […]
