Recent Advancement in Complete Denture

Abstract

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth and are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. According to the condition and need base of patient different types of dentures are made. Complete denture involves the replacement of the lost natural dentition and is associated with the structures of maxilla and mandible for patients who have lost all their remaining natural teeth. This article throws light on technique of making complete denture, its advantages, complications and contraindications. A review of some patents on complete denture is also provided that summarizes the recent technical advancements taken place in this area.

Review on Various Complete Denture Techniques.

“…The branching technique denture consist of three appointment denture. This technique can be considered as cost effective simplified technique.In the first appointment, an overextended alginate impression is made using prefabricated stock trays [13]. Anterior try in is done in the second appointment, and posterior teeth are not arranged and the posterior aspect of the denture remains like a block of acrylic [14].…”