Laboratory Procedures of Complete Denture

The book Laboratory Procedures in Complete Denture explains the step-by-step laboratory techniques used in the fabrication of complete dentures for edentulous patients. It focuses on the practical procedures carried out by dental technicians and students to construct functional, aesthetic, and comfortable dentures.Main topics covered include: Introduction to complete dentures - principles, objectives, and importance of prosthodontic treatment.Impression procedures - preparation of primary and final casts from dental impressions.Custom tray fabrication - construction of trays used for accurate impressions.Jaw relation records - methods of recording vertical and centric relations.Arrangement of artificial teeth - principles of occlusion, esthetics, and tooth positioning.Wax-up and try-in procedures - evaluation of denture appearance and function before final processing.Processing of dentures - flasking, dewaxing, packing acrylic resin, curing, finishing, and polishing.Insertion and post-insertion care - adjustments, maintenance, and patient instructions.Repair and relining procedures - correction and maintenance of dentures when needed.