Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

– Key principles of achieving retention in complete dentures

– Factors affecting denture stability, including anatomical considerations

– Understanding the role of support and how it impacts denture fit

– Common challenges and solutions for enhancing denture stability

– Evaluation of the oral and facial structures before denture placement

– Types of pre-prosthetic surgery, such as alveoloplasty and vestibuloplasty

– Indications and contraindications for various pre-prosthetic procedures

– The impact of pre-prosthetic surgery on denture fit and overall oral health

– Defining and measuring Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO)

– The significance of Centric Relation (CR) in denture fabrication

– Techniques for accurate CR and VDO records, including interocclusal records

– The role of these records in creating well-fitting complete dentures

– Principles of anterior tooth positioning for natural aesthetics

– Balancing aesthetics with functional requirements in tooth arrangement

– Achieving proper overjet, overbite, and midline alignment

– The concept of balanced occlusion in complete dentures. 

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.