Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a complete guide to the fabrication and fitting of dentures. Beginning with an introduction to oral anatomy assessment and cavity preparation, the next chapters explain impression procedures and dental occlusion (how the teeth come together). The following sections cover laboratory communication, denture insertion, and maintenance, with a final chapter discussing special techniques and procedures. A complete chapter is dedicated to aesthetic considerations. The book concludes with four clinical cases illustrating different denture scenarios. Nearly 400 dental images and diagrams enhance the comprehensive and practical text. Key points Practical guide to the fabrication and fitting of dentures Includes a complete chapter dedicated to aesthetic considerations Features four clinical cases Highly illustrated with nearly 400 images and diagrams.
