Removable Prosthodontics at a Glance. James Field
37 Swing-lock prostheses What is a swing-lock prosthesis? Indications Contraindications Assessing the periodontal condition The latch assembly Retentive elements Connector design
40 38 Gingival veneers Contraindications Veneering materials Indirect technique Retention Silicone vs acrylic Shade taking
41 39 Immediate and training prostheses Complete immediate dentures Partial immediate dentures Training prostheses
42 40 Occlusal splints Splint types Occlusal coverage Records for construction
43 41 Implant-supported mandibular overdentures Planning Construction Maintenance
44 42 Principles of restoring maxillary defects Primary impressions Major impressions Framework designs Obturator bungs
45 43 Tissue conditioners, liners and re-basing Tissue conditioners Soft liners Degradation Re-basing
46 44 Maintaining adequate oral hygiene The impact of partial prostheses Complicating factors Cleaning partial and complete prostheses Fixed prostheses
47 45 Troubleshooting loose or painful dentures Loss of retention and displacement Pain underneath denture bases Other causes of pain
48 46 Gagging, other difficulties and making a referral Managing the gagging patient Tongue spread and lip activity Speech problems Referral process
49 47 Summary of procedural stages Prescribing the placement of teeth and recording jaw relations Partial denture design Partial denture provision Complete denture provision Modified copy denture provision Implant-supported mandibular overdenture provision
50 Appendices Appendix 1: Complete denture assessment proforma Appendix 2: Restorative assessment proforma Appendix 3: Referral letters Appendix 4: Partial denture design sheet Recommended and supplementary reading
51 Index
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