An Interim Denture Technique and Case Reports

Abstract

An interim denture technique is presented describing the fabrication of an esthetic prosthesis that is used for short periods of time. The prosthesis conditions the patient for the acceptance of an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth until more definitive prosthodontic therapy can be provided. All the teeth in the arch are extracted simultaneously, and the interim prosthesis is inserted immediately thereafter. The prosthesis duplicates the morphology, color, and position of the extracted teeth. This technique satisfies a great need of socially and business-active patients because there is no interruption in their activities and no change in facial esthetics. Two case histories are presented.

Chairside technique for addition of teeth to an acrylic partial denture. A clinical report

“…The technique described in this paper is very convenient for the patient with extraction and addition possible in one clinic visit. It is quick and patients adapt easily to their adjusted existing prosthesis avoiding having to adapt to a new denture base [ 4 , 5 , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] ]. It is a simple chairside procedure that completely eliminates the need for dental laboratory access, resulting in patient convenience, fewer clinic visits, and reduced cost [ [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] ].…”

“…It is quick and patients adapt easily to their adjusted existing prosthesis avoiding having to adapt to a new denture base [ 4 , 5 , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] ]. It is a simple chairside procedure that completely eliminates the need for dental laboratory access, resulting in patient convenience, fewer clinic visits, and reduced cost [ [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] ]. Although Devlin et al [ 12 ] recognized the above obstacles in his described technique with a sectional impression, his technique lacked simplicity and needed access to a laboratory to finish the denture.…”

“…An irreversible hydrocolloid may be used as a less expensive, faster setting impression material. The technique in this article provides immediate compression to a fresh extraction socket which helps to accelerate healing [ 7 ]. The risks of several post-extraction complications are reduced including alveolar osteitis and post extraction bleeding.…”

Fully Digitalized Workflow of Flipper Fabrication: Different Three-Dimensional Printing Strategies and Characteristics

“…Tooth loss can affect the individual's psychological health [4] and, to preserve psychological and social well-being, fabricating flippers would be a viable alternative [5]. In addition, flippers help in conditioning the patient to accept the artificial replacement for the natural teeth until definitive treatment [5]. Flippers cannot function as effectively as permanent prostheses and are only designed for cosmetic substitution if it is tissue-borne [6].…”