Introduction to Removable Prosthodontics

PART II. Complete Denture

By Dr. May Al Hamadan

Removable Complete Denture (CD): A removable dental prosthesis that replaces

the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxilla and/or mandible

Objectives

1. Restoration of esthetics2. Restoration of speech3. Restoration of mastication (chewing)4. Preservation of the remaining tissue health5. Patient satisfaction and comfort

CD includes:1. Conventional2. Immediate3. Overdenture4. Single denture

Parts of Complete Denture A) Denture Base: which cover the

edentulous tissue area and carries the artificial teeth

B) Teeth: which are attached to the

denture base for the purpose of chewing, esthetic, phonetics..etc

CD has three surfaces:

i. Polished surface The outer surface of the denture and in

contact to the muscle of cheek and tongue

ii. Fitting Surface: The inner surface of the denture that

contact to the oral mucosa

iii. Occlusal Surface: A surface of posterior teeth or occlusion

rim that is intended to make contact with opposing occlusal surface

Steps in CD ConstructionCD construction needs six visits:1. Diagnosis, treatment plan, primary

impression (preliminary)2. Border molding and final impression3. Jaw relation record4. Try-in the teeth5. Insertion of the denture6. Post-insertion adjustment

Immediate Denture

A removable complete or partial denture fabricated for replacement immediately following the removal of natural teeth

Overdenture A removable complete or partial denture

that covers and rests on one or more remaining natural teeth, roots and/or dental implant

Single DentureIt is a denture either maxillary or mandibular

that is opposed either natural teeth, or removable partial denture , or fixed partial or old denture

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