Prosthodontics

A discussion with in house lab tech Professor Bates on how a wrought wire clasp is repaired in the dental lab. Thanks to our in lab dental host: Professor Bates who took time to walk us through this procedure.

(In process of development) Series on the clinical and laboratory procedures involved in repairing a wrought wire clasp on a bilateral partial denture (or.RDP). I have ensured that the denture is stable prior to continuing with the...

In process of development) Series on the clinical and laboratory procedures involved in repairing a wrought wire clasp on a bilateral partial denture (or.RDP). I have ensured that the denture is stable prior to continuing with the...

(In process of development) Series on the clinical and laboratory procedures involved in repairing a wrought wire clasp on a bilateral partial denture (or.RDP). I have ensured that the denture is stable prior to continuing with the...

The magic continues with pouring up the antagonist of the triple tray

Here is where the true magic of the dual arch impression comes in - the relation of the maxillary and mandibular arches are captured in a single impression.

It has alluded me since about 5 months ago - how - do - dental labs pour up triple tray impressions. Well - we have about 4 systems, and over the next while, I'm going to try to show you.

80% of the time, I've had to reduce the denture base in order to create space for teeth. We've been instructed to remove denture base before hollow grinding denture teeth.why not keep the denture base thin to start with? Just be careful.

To wax up, or not - that is really the question. Leave an academic institution -and the answer will probably be "or not". However, sometimes, time spent waxing up a case propery = less time in the chair. This is evaluating a prep...

I was taught to use a transmetal bur, 557 or diamond bur to section a PFM crown. Dr. K waltzed by and suggested I use a 330. I was like.come on - really? It works.