Removable Prosthodontics at a Glance.

Intro -- Removable Prosthodontics at a Glance -- Contents -- About the companion website -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The function of removable prostheses -- 3 Stability and retention -- 4 Patient assessment for complete dentures -- 5 Edentulous ridge presentations -- 6 Patient assessment for partial dentures -- 7 Factors complicating success -- 8 Accessibility and operator position -- 9 Pre-prosthetic treatment -- 10 Revisiting the anatomy -- 11 Making a primary impression - complete dentures -- 12 Making a primary impression - partial dentures -- 13 Special trays -- 14 Compound and putty materials - handling and manipulation -- 15 Recording an upper functional impression -- 16 Recording a lower functional impression -- 17 Managing fibrous ridges -- 18 Denture bases -- 19 Recording the maxillo-mandibular relationship -- 20 Prescribing the upper wax contour -- 21 Prescribing the lower wax contour -- 22 Tooth selection and arrangement -- 23 Occlusal dimensions and occlusal schemes -- 24 Respecting the neutral zone -- 25 Assessing trial prostheses -- 26 Fitting and reviewing finished prostheses -- 27 Copying features from existing prostheses -- 28 Classifying partial prostheses and material choices -- 29 Designing partial prostheses -- 30 Saddles, rests and clasps -- 31 Connectors and bracing -- 32 Surveying and preparing guide planes -- 33 Designing frameworks - case examples -- 34 Precision attachments - the fixed-removable interface -- 35 Dealing with frameworks and substructures -- 36 The altered cast technique and the RPI system -- 37 Swing-lock prostheses -- 38 Gingival veneers -- 39 Immediate and training prostheses -- 40 Occlusal splints -- 41 Implant-supported mandibular overdentures -- 42 Principles of restoring maxillary defects -- 43 Tissue conditioners, liners and re-basing -- 44 Maintaining adequate oral hygiene.

45 Troubleshooting loose or painful dentures -- 46 Gagging, other difficulties and making a referral -- 47 Summary of procedural stages -- Appendices -- Appendix 1: Complete denture assessment proforma -- Appendix 2: Restorative assessment proforma -- Appendix 3: Referral letters -- Appendix 4: Partial denture design sheet -- Recommended and supplementary reading -- Index -- EULA.

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