2. Removable Complete Denture (CD): A removable dental prosthesis that replaces the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxilla and/or mandible
3. Objectives Restoration of esthetics Restoration of speech Restoration of mastication (chewing) Preservation of the remaining tissue health Patient satisfaction and comfort
5. Parts of Complete Denture A) Denture Base: which cover the edentulous tissue area and carries the artificial teeth B) Teeth: whichare attached to the denture base for the purpose of chewing, esthetic, phonetics..etc
6. CD has three surfaces: Polished surface The outer surface of the denture and in contact to the muscle of cheek and tongue
7. Fitting Surface: The inner surface of the denture that contact to the oral mucosa
8. Occlusal Surface: A surface of posterior teeth or occlusion rim that is intended to make contact with opposing occlusal surface
9. Steps in CD Construction CD construction needs six visits: Diagnosis, treatment plan, primary impression (preliminary) Border molding and final impression Jaw relation record Try-in the teeth Insertion of the denture Post-insertion adjustment
10. Immediate Denture A removable complete or partial denture fabricated for replacement immediately following the removal of natural teeth
11. Overdenture A removable complete or partial denture that covers and rests on one or more remaining natural teeth, roots and/or dental implant
12. Single Denture It is a denture either maxillary or mandibular that is opposed either natural teeth, or removable partial denture , or fixed partial or old denture
