The best way to find centric relation for complete dentures
The most reproducible and reliable way of finding centric relation (retruded axis position) is by using a central bearing apparatus.
This is where a central bearing point is fixed to one arch and a plate is fixed parallel to the opposing arch. The only point of contact between the upper and lower arches is the central bearing point. The patient scribes a mark on the plate by moving the mandible forwards and backwards and side to side. The scribed mark often looks like an arrow (gothic arch), the tip of which is centric relation. This position is recorded by fixing the upper and lower plates together using an occlusal registration material.
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Producing the best denture aesthetics
In general, the best place to position denture teeth are in the same positions as their natural predecessors.
Not only does this make the dentures look like natural teeth with correct lip support, it leads to stable dentures as the artificial teeth sit within the neutral zone (aka ‘denture space’.)
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Complete denture occlusion – the essentials
Making complete dentures in the patient’s home mandibular hinge position, otherwise known as centric relation, is crucial and an important factor in achieving success, particularly with flat ridges.
If the dentures become loose during function, they can be seated back into place by gently biting together.
Balanced occlusion/articulation is a luxury, being almost impossible to achieve clinically and is very rarely necessary.
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The most important factor in delivering successful dentures
Technical factors are extremely important but are not the most important factor in delivering successful dentures.
The patient’s understanding of their role in adapting to the denture is the single most important factor in the success. It is the clinician’s responsibility to educate the patient.
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Finlay's lecture in Las Vegas, USA
I am super excited about giving a 2-hour Masterclass on Thursday 13 October 2022 8.00am –10.00am at the National Denturist Association Meeting in Las Vegas. I will be at the conference all day (Thursday) and at the evening event if you want to chat. Please contact Shelly Joines (sjoines@executiveoffice.org) if you would like to come along. This is open to all dental professionals – Dentists, Denturists, Prosthodontists and Dental Technicians.
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LONDON SUNDAY JUNE 12 AND BIRMINGHAM JUNE 26 A DAY WITH FINLAY SUTTON - AMAZING DENTURES
A one day seminar packed with practical information of value to Dentists, CDTs & Dental Technicians
London - Sunday 12th June 2022
Birmingham - Sunday 26th June 2022
£270 per delegate
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Finlay's speaking at the British Dental Conference 2022 please come along - NEC Saturday 14th May 2022
Removable prosthodontics is very difficult because we are heavily reliant on our patients’ adaptation. I will present step by step clinical techniques used to deliver dentures with the best possible function and superb aesthetics. A lecture packed full of practical advice ready to be put into action on Monday morning.
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A day with Finlay Sutton - Amazing Dentures
A one day seminar packed with practical information of value to Dentists, CDTs & Dental Technicians
London - Sunday 12th June 2022
Birmingham - Sunday 26th June 2022
Book before end of April - £210
Book after end of April - £270
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