Complete denture technique using natural anterior teeth. 1975

N M Kafandaris, and T P Theodorou

A technique has been described which permits the use of desirable natural anterior teeth in complete dentures (Fig. 3). The main characteristic of this technique is the use of cast copings with dowels to which the natural teeth are attached. The cast copings securely fit the natural teeth to the base of the denture (Fig, 4). The use of NATURAL teeth in a denture may encourage discoloration of fracture. Discoloration of the natural teeth may be prevented by the immediate removal of the pulp tissue, the attentive cleaning of the pulp chamber with normal saline, and the storage of the teeth in an atmosphere of 100 per cent humidity. Adequate vertical and horizontal overlaps insure stability of the denture and suitable protection of the natural teeth from cracknig or curshing during function of the denture. If accidental fracture or discoloration of a natural tooth should occur, ti may be replaced by an acrylic resin tooth duplicated from the natural tooth or by an artifical tooth of proper size and color.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003779 Denture Design The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, flanges, framework, lingual or palatal bars, reciprocal arms, etc. Denture Designs,Design, Denture,Designs, Denture
D003824 Denture, Complete A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible. Complete Denture,Complete Dentures,Dentures, Complete
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014070 Tooth One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing. Teeth

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