Maximizing mandibular prosthesis stability utilizing linear occlusion, occlusal plane selection, and centric recording.
The stability of mandibular complete dentures may be improved by reducing the transverse forces on the denture base through linear (noninterceptive) occlusion, selecting an occlusal plane that reduces horizontal vectors of force at occlusal contact, and utilizing a central bearing intraoral gothic arch tracing to record jaw relations. This article is intended to acquaint the reader with one technique for providing stable complete denture prostheses using the aforementioned materials, devices, and procedures.
Williamson
Richard A
RA
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. richard-williamson@uiowa.edu
Williamson
Anne E
AE
Bowley
John
J
Toothaker
Randy
R
D016302:Centric Relation; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
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