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The challenge of replacing complete dentures: Part 1
M E Packer1, B J Scott, R M Watson
1King's Dental Institute, London.
Dental Update
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Replacing complete dentures presents challenges due to tissue changes and denture wear. This article reviews techniques for constructing replacement dentures using features of existing ones, focusing on diagnosis and treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Complete dentures require replacement due to alveolar resorption and general deterioration.
- Effective replacement strategies are crucial for patient function and comfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss challenges in complete denture replacement.
- To review techniques utilizing existing denture features for new constructions.
- To cover diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical methods.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic and treatment planning considerations.
- Evaluation of various copying techniques for denture replication.
- Discussion of limitations and alternative treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified challenges in complete denture replacement.
- Reviewed existing denture copying techniques and their clinical applicability.
- Considered alternative approaches for denture construction.
Conclusions:
- Denture replacement necessitates careful diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Copying techniques offer a method for utilizing existing denture features.
- Alternative strategies should be considered when limitations arise.