Preliminary silicone putty casts: diagnosis to final impression for complete dentures

Area of Science:

• Dental Prosthodontics
• Materials Science in Dentistry

Background:

• Silicone putty casts offer a valuable method for articulating existing dentures.
• Evaluating and problem-solving dentures before relining or replacement is crucial.
• Tissue health often necessitates modifications to existing dentures and tissue conditioning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a practical procedure for complete denture fabrication.
• To demonstrate the utility of silicone putty casts in denture evaluation and modification.
• To integrate tissue conditioning and functional impression techniques for improved outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing silicone putty casts for articulating existing dentures.
• Employing tissue-conditioning materials to address tissue health requirements.
• Combining functional impression techniques with custom final impression trays.
• Performing a final impression for complete denture fabrication.

Main Results:

• The described procedure provides a functional impression that can substitute for a preliminary impression.
• This method allows for simultaneous tissue conditioning and impression capture.
• Silicone putty casts facilitate accurate articulation and evaluation of existing dentures.

Conclusions:

• This practical procedure offers a comprehensive approach to complete denture fabrication.
• The integration of silicone putty casts, tissue conditioning, and functional impressions enhances the process.
• This technique is beneficial for managing complex cases requiring denture modification and accurate final impressions.