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Volume 6 Issue 4 Fall 2002 A BULLETIN DEALING WITH ISSUES FOR DENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Cosmetic Results with Attachments Cosmetic procedures are still at the top of the list for dentists. So the results of the 6th annual Dental Industry of Canada Survey (www.diac.ca) indicates. Dental lab products on the increase are All-Ceramic Crowns and Ceramic Veneers. The next group with the exception of mouth guards is implant supported crowns, bridges, partials and full dentures. Cosmetics is also vital with these types of restorations. Metal clasps, over sized attachments and loose fitting dentures will not meet the demands of the increasingly sophisticated patient. Dental professionals have the opportunity to provide a broad range of reliable cosmetic services that include the Bredent attachments. Versatility and broad compatibility reassures, that they can be used in cases supported by natural teeth, remaining roots and implants. Anchorage abutments fit the most common implant platforms. Prefabricated components simplify the working procedures and the retention sleeves can be changed chair side. The attachments provide space for flexibility of design and protection of the abutments. Implementation by the Techno-clinical team provides the ultimate benefit to the patient. For complimentary information on the attachments, call Dent-line of Canada at 1-800-250-5111 Implant Over Dentures with the SG Attachment
Complete Denture Set Up Using the 10 / 20 Rule. The 10 / 20 rule for complete dentures begins at the
incisal line.
The upper central incisors are placed starting 10 mm from the center of
the incisal papilla and 20 mm down from the vestibular height. Use
judgment for placement of the maxillary central incisors, then place
the rest of the teeth by following the contour of the ridge. Place the
anterior mandibular teeth to verify the phonetics. The incisal guidance
is done first. Lingualized occlusion is required and also recommended
by implant manufacturers for implant supported dentures. For non
supported dentures lingualized denture teeth allow the lingual cusp to
run over the shallow fossa of the opposing teeth or dentition. Using
gnathological posteriors such as 20 or 30 degree teeth increases the
potential for lateral excursion to cause dislodgement. The 10 / 20 rule
can also be used in the fabrication of diagnostic dentures, by setting
up the teeth and adjusting for proper phonetics and centric relations.
After the denture is processed the patient should wear the denture or
dentures for six weeks. During this period the clinician will readjust
the tissue bearing area using temporary impression material. When the
patient is satisfied with the fit and function, the denture should be
reprocessed. For completing the final denture the diagnostic denture is
mounted on a reline jig with the teeth firmly planted in plaster to
leave a matrix. The denture is removed and the 14 teeth should be
carefully separated in one section from the diagnostic denture.
Then
the teeth are placed back in position on the reline jig. Wax the
denture to the new natural matrix created over the last six weeks and
process the new denture. It is a wise practioner who at the time of the
try-in asks the patient to bring to the office a member of the family
or a close personal friend to observe the tooth arrangement and give
advice. The technique and process has been used quite successfully in
many practices across the United States. Source; Dr.
Turbyfill American Prosthodontic Society, Feb. 26th, 1996.
Tooth Arrangement for Complete Dentures  When
fabricating immediate dentures it is understood they are not too
forthcoming, so copying tooth form can usually be hampered. Photographs
or snap shots will be valuable as to size of teeth in relation to the
face and will define tooth arrangement. In selecting teeth try not to
use the teeth as thy come from the card. Always use “staggered “shades.
Select cuspids several shades darker than the incisors also make sure
the cuspids have labio lingual bulk for a prominent look. Use central
incisors with slightly different shading as you are trying to make
these teeth look like natural teeth. In the middle aged, natural teeth
show a marked variation in color from tooth to tooth. All that is
needed is six to eight moulds of teeth and that should cover
practically all the needs of a complete denture service. We should not
make the process too complicated since nature puts ovoid teeth in
square faces and tapered teeth in ovoid faces and so can you. The
factor of family has been a great help in working out aesthetic
problems. A daughter, son, sister or other relative who bears some
resemblance to the patient is used as a model. If you don’t have old
photos or a family member try the following formula. 1 Select teeth of
adequate size. 2. Have the centrals dominant and have laterals of
different moulds. 3. Use the incisive papilla as a guide and set the
centrals “forward” of the papilla. 4.Follow the arch form as a guide in
setting the remaining teeth. Finally the return of self- confidence,
the pride in appearance of the patient are welcomed when the
restorations are enthusiastically accepted. Source; Dr. G.
Smutko, American Prosthodontic Society, Feb. 26th 1996 Dent-Line Announces Newest Milling Courses: The hands on Milling Course will introduce basic milling techniques in combination with the Vario Soft III Attachment from Bredent. It will take place Nov, 9th and 10th at Lab Dentaire I’Outaouais, 1620 Chemin Pink Rd., Aylmer, Québec. Close to Hull and the Ottawa region. The fee is $ 450.00 CAD and 24 CDTO continuing education will credits apply. The next Milling Course will be in Toronto in February 2003. Participants can pre register for this course now. June 8th & 9th, 2002 Milling Course:
Trade News; Dental History on the Development of Novocain Cocaine was widely used as a local anesthetic after Carl Koller demonstrated its effectiveness in 1884. The addictive properties of cocaine were recognized and doctors decided to synthesis it for practical use. The first successful substitute was stovaine discovered in 1904 by Earnst Fourneau. Soon it was followed in 1905, by procaine, discovered by Alfred Einhorn who gave his substance the trade name of Novocain from the Latin novus. Introduced by Heinrich Braun in 1905 novocain soon showed its positive effects without the drugs drawbacks. Guido Fisher popularized Novocain in the U.S. Injected by needle Novocain immediately became popular as a local anesthetic for both medical and dental purposes. Other similar synthetic substitutes for cocaine produced after novocain include tropocaine, aucaine, monocaine and lignocain. Source; World of Scientific Discovery. Gale (1994) The Dent-liner; Vol. 6, No. 4 Subscription Rates: |
Dent-Line
of Canada Inc. is pleased to present the participants who attended the
Bredent Milling and Attachment hands on course June 8 and 9th, 2002 at
George Brown College. Peter T. Pontsa RDT introduced them to basic
milling and attachment techniques as well as the theory behind the
procedures.