University of Khartoum

Faculty of Dentistry
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry

Introduction to
Complete Denture
Prosthodontics

Dr. rufida alneel

Complete Denture
 A removable dental prosthesis that
replaces the entire dentition and
associated structures of the maxillae or
mandible.
Reasons of tooth loss

Traumatic injuries.
Dental diseases of the teeth.
Disease of the gums.
Infections.
Cysts, malignancies and tumors.
radiation therapy.
Congenitally missed teeth.
Objectives of complete
denture treatment
To provide adequate
masticating functions.
To restore natural
appearance.
To restore normal speech.
To accomplish these
objectives in a way that will
ensure patient comfort and
preserve the supporting
tissues.
Preservation of the remaining tissues

Prevention of muscles and

TMJ dysfunction

Preservation of the
residual ridge.

Preservation of the
tongue contour and space.
Contraindications for a Full Denture
Another acceptable alternative is
available.
Physical or mental illness
patient is hypersensitive to denture
materials.
patient is not interested in replacing
missing teeth.
Questions and Comments
Surfaces of Complete Dentures
Surfaces of Complete Dentures

 P0LISHED SURFACE
 OCCLUSAL SURFACE
 IMPRESSION SURFACE
Surfaces of Complete Dentures

P0LISHED SURFACE
• The portion of the surface of a denture
that extends in an occlusal direction
from the border of the denture and
includes the palatal surface.
• It is the part of the denture base that is
usually polished, and it includes the
buccal and lingual surfaces of the
teeth.
Surfaces of Complete Dentures

POLISHED SURFSCE
 Surfaces of Complete Dentures
 OCCLUSAL SURFACE:

The portion of the

surface of a
denture that
makes contact
with its
antagonist
Surfaces of Complete Dentures
IMPRESSION SURFACE
The portion of the denture surface
which has its contour determined by
the impression.
Surfaces of Complete Dentures
IMPRESSION SURFACE
Parts of Complete Denture

 Denture Base.
 Denture Flange.
 Denture Border.
 Denture Teeth.
Parts of Complete Denture

Denture Flange.
The part of the denture base that
extends from the cervical ends of
the teeth to the denture border.
Parts of Complete Denture
Denture Flange.
1. Labial flange.
2. Buccal flange.
3. Lingual flange.
Buccal Labial

Lingual
Parts of Complete Denture

 Denture Base.
the part of a denture that
rests on the foundation
tissues and to which
teeth are attached to.
Parts of Complete Denture

Denture Border.
1: The margin of the denture base at
the junction of the polished surface
and the impression surface
2: The peripheral border of a denture
base at the facial, lingual, and
posterior limits.
Parts of Complete Denture

Denture Teeth.
Denture parts
Denture base
Denture border

Denture flange

Denture teeth
Questions and Comments
Steps of fabrication of complete
denture

Clinical steps
Laboratory procedures
Steps of fabrication of complete denture
Clinical step 1 Laboratory procedures 1

Study
models

Primary impression Special tray

Steps of fabrication of complete denture
Laboratory procedures 2
Clinical step 2

Master model

Record blocks
Final impression
Steps of fabrication of complete denture
Laboratory procedures 3
Clinical steps 3

articulation

Jaw registration

Set-up of teeth
Steps of fabrication of complete
denture
Laboratory procedures 4
Clinical steps 4

Wax- up and flasking

Try-in
Finishing and polishing
 Steps of fabrication of complete
Clinical step 5
denture Clinical steps 6

Insertion
Maintenance
Questions and Comments