PRS 231

The course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic concepts of diagnosis and treatment planning of complete dentures. The theoretical concepts will be taught, as well as the necessary anatomical features of the maxillary and mandibular edentulous arches, as well as the laboratory steps for complete denture construction.

Prosthodontic terms and steps of complete denture construction. Extra-oral anatomical landmarks related to complete denture construction, maxillary and mandibular landmarks. Identifying the limiting structures (outline) of upper and lower dentures and denture surfaces. Types of impressions and different types of impression trays. Boxing of the impression. Occlusion blocks (record bases and occlusal rims0. Basic mandibular movements. Articulators and face bows. Steps of jaw relation recording and mounting. Selection of artificial teeth and setting up.. Waxing up of denture base for clinical try-in. Laboratory steps for processing of complete dentures.