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Simplifying the altered cast impression technique for distal-extension removable partial dentures.

T A Lynde1, P S Baker, R L Brandt

  • 1University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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A new dental technique enables laboratories to create detachable custom trays before framework delivery. This streamlines the process, allowing for efficient framework try-ins and impressions in a single dental visit.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Prosthetics
  • Removable Partial Dentures
  • Laboratory Procedures

Background:

  • Traditional methods for fabricating distal extension removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks can involve multiple patient visits for impressions and framework try-ins.
  • Efficiently obtaining accurate impressions and jaw relation records is crucial for successful RPD fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe a technique for constructing a detachable custom tray prior to the return of the RPD framework to the dentist.
  • To highlight the benefits of this technique in terms of patient visit efficiency and procedural simplification.

Main Methods:

  • Dental laboratory fabricates a detachable custom tray before the distal extension RPD framework is returned to the dentist.
  • The technique allows for framework try-in with physiologic relief before custom tray attachment.

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Main Results:

  • Facilitates a single-visit appointment for framework try-in, custom tray attachment, impression making, and jaw relation records.
  • Reduces the number of patient visits required for RPD framework and impression procedures.

Conclusions:

  • This technique offers a more efficient workflow for fabricating distal extension RPDs.
  • The detachable custom tray approach simplifies the process for both the dental laboratory and the clinician, improving patient experience.