Lectures and live demonstration on a patient by Finlay Sutton
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS RUN TWICE IN 2025, CHOOSE FROM MAY 15-16TH OR NOVEMBER 27-28TH
Join Finlay Sutton for an immersive two-day masterclass focused on the art of removable partial dentures. This course is designed for dentists, clinical dental technicians, and dental technicians, providing them with the knowledge and skills to create functional, aesthetically pleasing partial dentures that can serve as viable alternatives to dental implant-supported restorations.
I will present the techniques I use to make partial dentures which function like “removable bridges”, proving they are still a viable alternative to dental implant-supported restorations. Additionally, I will present a design system which allows for future modification and tooth additions onto cobalt chromium minor connectors in the event of support teeth failure, which is particularly relevant in the heavily restored dentition. The partial denture design is based on a solid chassis (major connector) splinting mobile teeth and protecting their periodontium from heavy occlusal forces. As well as discussing tooth positioning and partial denture occlusion, I will show how I make accurate impressions to create precisely fitting partial dentures. In summary, I will share the steps I use to achieve predictable results for RPDs in partially dentate patients and patients with maxillofacial defects, showing how I manage many combinations of missing teeth.
Aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes:
- Increase professional satisfaction and rekindle enthusiasm for partial dentures
- Make partial dentures as stable, comfortable, and secure as possible
- Gain a thorough understanding of a step-by-step design sequence
- Optimise the aesthetics of partial dentures
- Make accurate impressions of the hard and soft tissues for cobalt chromium castings
- Record occlusal relations accurately using gothic arch tracing
- Design partial dentures to limit periodontal damage
- Adjust partial dentures without compromising their fit
- Ensure partial dentures fit and function like removable bridges Improve patient satisfaction and outcomes
- Enhance communication with dental technicians
- Learn that Scandinavian Hygienic RPD designs are superior to classic British/American designs for partially dentate patients, including maxillofacial removable prosthodontics.
- Understand the construction methods and function of partial dentures which work like removable bridges, protecting the periodontium of compromised abutment teeth.
- Appreciate that well-designed and well-made removable dentures are valid alternatives to implant-supported restorations.
- Learn a system of partial denture design which anticipates future abutment failure, allowing artificial tooth additions onto cobalt chromium minor connectors of the denture later.
Programme:
Day 1: Thursday, 15th May 2025 / Thursday, 27th November 2025
Morning Session:
| 9.00 - 9.30 | Welcome and Introduction: Introduction to the course and overview of objectives |
| 9.30 – 11.00 | Lecture: Fundamentals of Partial Denture Design. A detailed discussion on partial denture design principles |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Coffee Break |
| 11.15 – 13.00 | Hands-On Workshop: Impression Making. A live demonstration on a patient |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Session:
| 14.00 - 15.00 | Lecture: Occlusal Registration Techniques. An overview of occlusal registration using rims and gothic arch tracing. Methods for ensuring accurate occlusal relations |
| 15.00 – 15.15 | Coffee Break |
| 15.15 – 17.00 | Workshop: Gothic Arch Tracing Live patient demonstration. A practical session for delegates to practise the technique |
| 17.00 – 17.30 | Q&A and Discussion Open floor for questions and discussion on the day’s topics |
Day 2: Friday, 16th May 2025 / Friday, 28th November 2025
Morning Session:
| 9.00 - 9.30 | Recap and Discussion: Review of Day 1 and introduction to Day 2 |
| 9.30 – 11.00 | Lecture: Enhancing Aesthetics in Partial Dentures Techniques to optimise the appearance of partial dentures Case studies and examples |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Coffee Break |
| 11.15 – 13.00 | Hands-On Workshop: Case Presentations Finlay’s case presentations. Delegates practise designing for each case with guidance |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Session:
| 14.00 - 15.30 | Patient Demonstration: Final Steps Live demonstration on a patient Finishing techniques and final adjustments |
| 15.30 – 15.45 | Coffee Break |
| 15.45 – 16.45 | Workshop: Adjustments and Fine-Tuning
Practical session on adjusting partial dentures without compromising fit. Tips and tricks for fine-tuning dentures |
| 16.45 – 17.30 | Closing Session: Q&A and Certification Final Q&A session Presentation of certificates of completion |
