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A precise design and fabrication method for metal base maxillary complete dentures

P A Mattie1, R D Phoenix

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, Barkadale Air Force Base, La, USA.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Improper positioning of metal-resin finish lines in dentures can harm speech. This study presents a precise method for placing and contouring these lines to restore proper denture contours and function.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Prosthodontics
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Metal bases enhance complete denture physical properties.
  • Incorrect metal-resin finish line placement can negatively impact denture phonetics.
  • Previous methods for finish line placement were often arbitrary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a precise method for the placement and contouring of metal-resin finish lines in complete dentures.
  • To improve the phonetic outcomes of complete dentures with metal bases.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed description of a novel technique for precise metal-resin finish line fabrication.
  • Focus on achieving accurate anatomic, physiologic, and phonetic contours.

Main Results:

  • The described method allows for accurate and reproducible placement of metal-resin finish lines.

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  • Resultant prostheses demonstrate reestablished proper contours.

    • Conclusions:

    • A precise method for metal-resin finish line placement can mitigate phonetic issues in complete dentures.
    • This technique aids in restoring optimal function and esthetics of complete dentures.