Complete dentures

Complete dentures are an aspect of dentistry which is taught insufficiently at undergraduate 
level. This compounded by the lack of courses in the postgraduate arena. I’m sure most 
dentist’s make a little prayer before seating that upper denture or even cross there legs and 
fingers and close there eyes just waiting for the denture drop as soon as the patient speaks.

Why should it be so stressful.

The day is based on providing solid basic principles in complete denture fabrication focusing 
on correct diagnosis, impressions, bite registration, trial insertion and definitive insertion 
with aftercare.

By the end of the day you will be armed with useful tips and skills to aid you.
Following a good protocol makes life easier and hopefully more predictable.

Aims:

• How to take excellent impressions 
• How to record accurately the inter-arch relationship 
• How to choose the shape and size of tooth and speech changes
  

Objectives:

• To Understand the importance of accurate impressions 
• To provide a basis for trouble shooting and to know what to do and when

Learning outcomes:

• Correctly manage complete denture patients and their expectations 
• Advocate assessing complete denture patients in a structured protocol 
• Modify current practice in relation to best clinical guidelines 
• Identify factors which cause problems and how to solve them