Fabrication of complete dentures in three visits using existing prosthesis—a simplified technique for geriatric patients

Abstract

Complete edentulism often limits patients' ability to masticate and perform other oral functions, resulting in a reduction of oral-health-related quality of life. Although the two-implant mandibular overdenture may be considered as a minimum standard of treatment of complete edentulism, patients often prefer conventional complete dentures due to cost and surgical procedures related to implant supported dentures. Many complete denture patients may have limited access to dental care due to socioeconomic or health issues, hence there is a need in simplification of complete denture fabrication. Researchers have proposed "simplified" techniques to fabricate complete dentures by eliminating two stage impression procedures facebow transfer, and articulator programming, with impressive initial results. However, long-term clinical data of these techniques is unavailable. A novel technique for fabricating simplified complete dentures in three visits, using patient's existing dentures is presented here. Unlike previously described techniques on "simplified" dentures, this technique does not eliminate vital steps such as border-molded impressions, facebow transfer, verification of centric relations during try-in, programming of the articulator, and balancing procedures.

Fabrication of complete dentures for an older patient with mobility impairment in three appointments: A dental technique

“…Τhe technique may be applied regardless of the presence of previous sets of dentures, in contrast with several reports in which existing prostheses are utilised. 11 Existing dentures provide useful, customised means which facilitate the steps of impression-taking and jaw registrations, but they are completely absent for first-time denture wearers. Additionally, some authors have proposed protocols that demand novel digital procedures and sophisticated equipment, 12 but these innovations are not available in every place and clinic.…”

“…In relation to other simplified protocols found in the literature, the one described in the present report entails several advantages. Τhe technique may be applied regardless of the presence of previous sets of dentures, in contrast with several reports in which existing prostheses are utilised 11 . Existing dentures provide useful, customised means which facilitate the steps of impression‐taking and jaw registrations, but they are completely absent for first‐time denture wearers.…”

Resgatando a Autoestima Em Paciente Oncológico Através Do Tratamento Odontológico

“…Portanto, estudos apontam que a satisfação quanto aos aspectos centrados no paciente e as expectativas em relação ao tratamento são semelhantes independentemente da técnica utilizada. Além disso, relatam facilidade para a execução da técnica abreviada, sugerindo aplicabilidade em países em desenvolvimento e incorporação em currículos dos cursos de Odontologia (KAWAI; MUARAKAMI;FEINE, 2018;LIRA-OETIKER et al, 2018).…”

A simplified technique to fabricate complete dentures from the previous prosthesis duplication for elderly patients

“…[5][6][7][8] One of the time-reducing ways is the previous prosthesis duplication technique. Consisting to obtain the functional impression and interocclusal record from a replica of the previous prosthesis with self (Kulkarni & Pawar, 2017) or light-curing acrylic resin. 10 This technique is indicated in the case where the prosthesis replacement is necessary due to the wear, fractures or color alterations resulted by its long period of use (Gorman & O'Sullivan,, 2006).…”