Conventional complete dentures clinical & laboratory interface

Question 1

What should you check during try in?

Answer 1

Vertical dimension of occlusion
Even contact in retruded contact position
Lip support
Occlusal planes – anterior/posterior Lower teeth over ridge
Speech
Retention & stability
Base extensions
Appearance

Question 2

What should you check during insertion?

Answer 2

Vertical dimension of occlusion
Even contact in retruded contact position
Speech
Retention & stability
Base extensions
Appearance
Comfort

Question 3

What should be checked at review?

Answer 3

• Pain/redness/ulceration
• Function
• Aesthetics
• Speech
• Recheck occlusion/vertical dimension

Question 4

What are the clinical stages

Answer 4

1. primary impressions
2. master impressions
3. jaw (bite) registration
4. try in (trial)
5. insertion (finish)
6. review

Question 5

What are the lab stages?

Answer 5

1. primary casts & special trays
2. master casts & record blocks
3. mount casts & set-up
4. process (finish) dentures