Full complete denture : replaces all the missing teeth of the single arch
Indications: In all cases that the treatment plan is a full denture
Contraindications: Patients with reflex of vomiting
Advantages:
- The patient avoids the stress that the “denture” will be “visible”
- The patient adaptation is relatively good
- Aesthetic solution
- Good stability
- Affordable cost
- Long lasting
Disadvantages:
- After some time you will need relining of the denture because of bone resorption
- In case of a excessive bone loss, the patient should be thinking of the denture over implants
Materials :
Framework:
- Acrylic resin
- Flexible polymer
Teeth:
- Acrylic
- Porcelain
The procedure is the following :
1st
1st visit:
• Eventually color measurement with SpectroShade™ Micro
• Taking initial impressions of the upper and the lower jaw for the construction of individual trays
2nd
2nd visit :
• Taking the final impression with individual trays
3nd
3rd visit:
• Wax Rim of the denture
4nd
4th visit :
• Final evaluation of the fitting of the denture teeth and the shape, size and color of the teeth
5th
5th visit:
• Final fitting of the full denture
• Leaving the clinic with a radiant smile, you can eat directly
6th
6th visit:
• Final evaluation a week later