PROSTHETIC DEPARTMENT

SECOND YEAR PRECLINICAL

PROTHODONTICS
 INTRODUCTION TO COMPLETE
DENTURE CONSTRUCTION
Definitions:
1 . Prosthetics
The art and science of supplying , fitting and servicing
artificial replacement of missing parts of
the human body .

2 . Prosthesis
The artificial replacement of an absent part of the
human body . e.g. eye prosthesis , Leg prosthesis .
3 . Prosthodontics or Prosthetic Dentistry
4 . Dentulous

5 . Edentulous

6 . Partially Edentulous
 Complete Denture
Definitions :

A prosthesis that replaces the lost natural dentition and associated

structures of the mandible and / or the maxilla .

Component Parts :
Denture Base

Denture Flange

Denture Border (Edge)

Denture Surfaces :
Fitting Surface
Polished Surface

Occlusal Surface
 CLINICAL AND LABORATORY STEPS FOR
C.D. CONSTRUCTION
CLINICAL LABORATORY
1 . Examination and Diagnosis . 3 . Pouring the Impression (Study Cast) .
2 . Preliminary Impression . 4 . Special Tray Construction .

5 . Final Impression . 6 . Boxing the impression

7 . Pouring the Impression .
8 . Occlusion Blocks Construction.

9 . Jaw Relation Records . 10 .Mounting U/L casts .

11 . Arrangement of Artif. Teeth .
12 .Waxing Up .

13 .Try In Stage . 14 .Denture Processing .

15 .Denture Insertion .

16 . Follow Up .
CLINICAL
1 . Examination and Diagnosis .
2 . Preliminary Impression .
Stock Trays

Alginate Impression

Upper

Lower
Impression Compound
LABORATORY
3 . Pouring the Impression .
LABORATORY
4 . Special Tray Construction .

Lower Special Tray

Upper Special Tray

CLINICAL
5 . Final Impression .

Upper Impression

Lower Impression
LABORATORY
6 . Boxing the impression
7 . Pouring the Impression .
LABORATORY
8 . Occlusion Blocks Construction.

Upper Occlusion Blocks

Lower Occlusion Blocks

CLINICAL
9 . Jaw Relation Records .
LABORATORY

10 .Mounting U/L casts .

LABORATORY

11 . Arrangement of Artificial Teeth .

CLINICAL
Try In Stage .
LABORATORY

14 .Denture Processing .
CLINICAL
15 .Denture Insertion .
16 . Follow Up .
Objectives of Complete Denture Prosthesis

1. Restoration of function of mastication.

2. Restoration of normal appearance of the face.

3. Correction of speech defects resulting from loss of natural teeth

4. Preservation of the tissues in good health

5. Psychological comfort of the patient.