The loss of teeth may result in patients experiencing problems of a functional, aesthetic and psychological nature. This section addresses the very important subject of occlusal considerations for partial and complete dentures. The occlusion is particularly important given the bearing that occlusal factors have, especially on edentulous patients.

Theory means observation based on principles and concept is the application of these theories. Impression forms an important virtue for the success of complete denture treatment and hence the concepts of impression should be properly understood. The importance of the in-depth study of history of impression making for complete dentures lies in the thorough understanding of different types of tec...

The history of complete denture impression procedures has been influenced largely by the development of impression materials from which new techniques and ideas arose. The purpose of this study was to compare the retention of complete dentures made by using different impression techniques like conventional, admixed, all green, and functional techniques. The results showed that there was signifi...

A technique for obtaining maxillomandibular registration for complete denture patients is presented. The maxillary rim is formed with the use of conventional techniques. The mandibular rim is made from modeling plastic impression compound on a record base formed by the patient into the neutral zone. The mandibular rim then is reheated, and the patient determines the occlusal vertical dimension ...