Expedited Record Base Fabrication Using an Irreversible Hydrocolloid Cast.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Dental Materials

Background:

• Accurate maxillomandibular registration is crucial for complete denture fabrication.
• Loss of occlusal support complicates traditional registration methods.
• Urgent or remote patient care presents unique challenges for dental procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an expedited procedure for mounting master casts in cases of lost occlusal support.
• To present a technique for fabricating maxillary immediate complete dentures efficiently.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing an irreversible hydrocolloid cast from the final impression.
• Fabricating a silicone record base on the irreversible hydrocolloid cast.
• Employing this silicone record base for expedited master cast mounting.

Main Results:

• The described technique simplifies and speeds up the maxillomandibular registration process.
• It provides a viable solution for fabricating immediate complete dentures in challenging clinical scenarios.

Conclusions:

• This silicone record base technique offers an efficient method for maxillomandibular registration when occlusal support is lost.
• It is particularly beneficial for patients requiring urgent treatment or those in remote locations, facilitating timely denture fabrication.