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Set Denture Teeth Like a Pro: Analyze Restorative Space!!

Set Denture Teeth Like a Pro: Analyze Restorative Space!!

7/28/2016 7:46:29 PM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 192

The following individual presented to my practice my an edentulous maxilla and partially edentulous mandible.  An interim maxillary complete denture was fabricated, which served as the radiographic and surgical guide: once it was duplicated.  Implants were placed in sites #6,8,10,30.  Patient declined to undergo grafting procedures so implants in the pre-maxilla region were the best option available.  The mandible was restored using two FDP's from #19-21 and #22-27 with a single unit implant is site #30.  The vision for the final restoration is  a bar retained over denture.  

This techniques is a quick aid when setting denture teeth for the final restoration.  Assuming you like the position of the teeth in the trial denture, make a silicone matrix of that position indexed to the mandibular cast and voila!  You have created a great opportunity to visualize the concept of restorative space relative to the new implant master cast with the jig holding the teeth! 

https://youtu.be/GC26vx-_V-U

Ahuja.S, Cagna. D "Classification and Management of Restorative Space in Edentulous Implant Overdenture Patients" JPD May 2011 Vol 105 Issue 5

 
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