Simplified complete dentures.
Complete denture fabrication can be an enjoyable and profitable facet of a dental practice. The key to success is a thorough diagnosis, understanding the patient's desires and expectations, and following a standardized sequence of treatment. This article describes a modified complete denture technique designed to minimize chair time but maintain sound principles of denture construction.
Duncan
Jacqueline P
JP
Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA. jduncan@nso2.uchc.edu
Taylor
Thomas D
TD
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