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This book has been written for the general practitioner and advanced student who, having already acquired a basic knowledge of complete denture prosthodontics now needs to add to this knowledge an understanding of the many problems which can arise in general practice. Thus, it is concerned with practical techniques for the general practitioner who needs to be able to analyse and understand common problems and devise solutions which will meet patient's needs. Contents - FOREWORD, 5
- PREFACE, 7
- CHAPTER 1 PATIENT ASSESSMENT, 9
- Communication, 9
- History, 11
- Examination, 18
- Special tests, 45
- CHAPTER 2 IMPRESSION STAGE, 49
- Functional anatomy of impressions, 49
- Denture retention, 52
- Impression techniques, 55
- Removal of impression of the mout, 65
- CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT, 67
- Disinfection and sterilization procedures, 67
- Transport of impressions, 69
- Technical instructions, 69
- CHAPTER 4 REGISTRATION, 73
- Soft tissue support, 73
- Tooth visibility, 76
- Jaw relations, 79
- Articulators and facebows, 85
- Selection of teeth, 91
- CHAPTER 5 TRY-IN, 103
- Retention and stability of try-in, 103
- Confirmation of jaw relations, 104
- Appearance, 105
- Speech, 109
- Post dam, 109
- Additional technical instructions, 111
- CHAPTER 6 DENTURE PROCESSING, 112
- Problems with cure, 112
- Denture fracture and reinforcement, 117
- Newer processing methods, 119
- Denture identification, 121
- Colour modification of denture bases, 122
- Storage, 123
- CHAPTER 7 DENTURE DELIVERY, 125
- Pain of insertion, 125
- Lack of retention, 126
- Occlusal irregularities, 128
- Persistent pain, 130
- Nausea, 133
- Denture identification, 133
- CHAPTER 8 REVIEW, 135
- Pain, 135
- Retention and stability, 140
- Nausea and retching, 146
- Poor speech, 148
- Denture fracture, 149
- Appearance, 150
- Cleansing, aftercare and review, 150
- APPENDICES, 154
- Duplication and copying procedures, 154
- Permanent reline procedures, 157
- Use of an adjustable articulator, 159
- INDEX, 161
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