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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Finlay's Blog
A gorgeous day preparing to teach in North Carolina
A gorgeous day here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, preparing for tomorrow's Forsyth Dental Study Club! Sitting in the sunshine in the beautiful grounds of Graylyn Estate, putting the finishing touches to my lecture, with time for the gym, a doughnut and coffee at Dough-Joe's, and a lovely walk around Reynolda Estate.
Feeling incredibly fortunate to be here, doing something I absolutely love. I can't wait to share my passion for removable prosthodontics tomorrow and hopefully light a few fires along the way!
Free Live Webinar – Beyond Conventional RPD Design: The Scandinavian Approach
Join me for a FREE live webinar on 17 November 2026, where I'll explain why I abandoned conventional removable partial denture design in favour of the Scandinavian approach. I'll share clinical cases, design principles and long-term results, showing how I create hygienic, functional and long-lasting RPDs. Plus, look out for my latest newsletter featuring Simon's fascinating step-by-step case!
Fin’s Failures — denture disasters and how to fix them
Dentistry is hard — and denture cases can be even harder.
These full-day Sunday seminars are built around real clinical cases from specialist practice: what went wrong, why it happened, and the practical solutions that helped resolve them.
Real cases. Real problems. Real solutions.
Practical solutions you can use on Monday morning.
London — Sunday 7 June 2026
Birmingham — Sunday 13 September 2026
£358.80 inc. VAT per person
Includes a £50 Schottlander voucher
Gordon’s Complete Denture Journey: Lessons from 60 Years Without Teeth
Gordon had been edentulous for 60 years. He wore only an upper denture and never a lower. Functionally, he could chew perfectly well without one. But socially, he felt embarrassed. He wanted to look right again and to enjoy meals with his family without worry. This case shows why patient expectations, honest conversations, and perseverance are every bit as important as technical skill when providing complete dentures.