Provision of a maxillary cobalt chromium based partial denture/protective occlusal splint in a heavily restored dentition
This 57 year old woman was referred to me for restoration of the maxillary incisors by her general dental practitioner with the following dental concerns:
• Regular "gum infections" under crowned maxillary four incisors
• Unhappy with the appearance of the upper front teeth and gums
Dental wish list: "Address my dental concerns"
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The 'gasket or window denture' - provision of a maxillary cobalt chromium based partial denture
This 74 year old woman was referred to me by her dentist for provision of a satisfactory upper denture
Dental Concern: “My denture does not fit and is loose making my gums sore and I am unable to eat properly”
Dental wish: “To have a good fitting denture that looks nice and works well.”
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Every Day’s a School Day – Why I’m Bringing Back the Try-In Sign-Off
Even after 32 years in clinical practice, I still get caught out. In this blog, I share a recent case that reminded me just how unpredictable working with humans can be—and why I’ve decided to reintroduce a simple try-in sign-off form for complete dentures. It’s about trust, clarity, and learning the hard way (again).
Study Club Live – Paul’s Case: A Clark Gable Smile and Locator® Attachments
Join me on Thursday 19th June 2025 at 07:30am (UK time) for a free Zoom session. I’ll walk through Paul’s full case — an upper complete denture and a lower Locator-retained overdenture inspired by Clark Gable’s smile.
We’ll cover the step-by-step treatment, technical challenges, and practical lessons learned.
Everyone is welcome — ask any questions, even the simplest ones.
LITERALLY MIND-BLOWING – BRYN’S TAKE ON OUR LATEST RPD COURSE
Wow. We’ve just wrapped up the May 2025 Partial Denture Course in Garstang, and I’m still buzzing from the energy in the room.
One delegate, Bryn Thompson (GDC 81202), described it in two words:
“Actually speechless.”
Why Kindness May Matter More Than Skill - VLOG
It’s a personal reflection called:
“Kindness from the dentist is more important than technical skill.” - Video
Over the years, I’ve come to realise that what truly matters to patients often isn’t just how clever we are with our hands – it’s how we make them feel.
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