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49 discussions in Prosthodontics
A gingival prosthesis may be considered when tissue loss creates an unaesthetic emergence profile, open gingival embrasures or a defect that would be difficult, unpredictable or excessively invasive…
Compare your decision process by restoration material, preparation retention, isolation and surface treatment. Which luting errors are most difficult to correct?
Material selection depends on the purpose of the impression, required accuracy and dimensional stability, moisture control, undercuts, tray design, working and setting time, disinfection, laboratory…
Residual ridge resorption is multifactorial. Mandibular resorption is often clinically more pronounced because the denture-bearing area is smaller, functional forces may be concentrated over a…
Discuss ridge and mucosal anatomy, tongue and floor-of-mouth function, border seal, polished contours, occlusion and limitations of SEM-CD.
Question: Is a precision-attachment RPD always superior to a clasp-retained RPD? Answer: No. It can improve aesthetics or retention in selected cases but needs favourable abutments, adequate space,…
Crown and bridge success depends on connected biological and technical decisions. I find that treating the impression, fit or cementation as an isolated step hides the original planning error. Which…
An impression or scan is unacceptable when information essential to fabrication is missing or ambiguous. A beautiful overall model cannot compensate for an unreadable finish line. What defect most…
How can clinicians decide whether a worn dentition needs selective treatment or comprehensive rehabilitation?
Which small procedural steps determine whether a putty-wash impression should be accepted or repeated?
Which clinical and quality-control factors should guide selection between impression materials and intraoral scanning?
Can clinicians use a fast zirconia sintering cycle without sacrificing strength, fit or long-term reliability?