Complete Dentures

 

Dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Complete dentures can be either "conventional" or "immediate". A conventional denture is made after teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has already begun to heal. Unlike conventional dentures, immediate dentures are made in advance and are positioned in the mouth as soon as the teeth are removed. As a result, the patient does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, as the bones and gums shrink during the healing process following tooth removal, they require adjusting. Therefor, an immediate denture requires more adjusting and relining to fit properly.

 

When it comes to removable prosthetics, function, fit, and esthetics are very important. Patients want stable dentures that look and feel natural.

 

In our laboratory, we utilize two main acrylic processing techniques for complete dentures:

SR-Ivocap and Lucitone.

 

SR-Ivocap

SR-Ivocap is a versatile denture material that we have come to rely on a great deal for denture processing. Liquid monomer and powder polymer components are supplied with this system in pre-measured capsules, eliminating human error in measuring, and the need for laboratory personnel to directly handle volatile chemicals. Dentures are fabricated under a unique heat and pressure polymerization, with continuous inection, to compensate for acrylic resin shrinkage. Therefor, the increase in vertical dimension is virtually eliminated. This assures precise occlusion, which eliminates most time-consuming adjustments from processing errors. For patients, this means a comfortable fit, proper retention, and elimination of painful pressure points. The SR-Ivocap system provides excellent results, whether full dentures, bases, or relines are prescribed.

 

Lucitone

Lucitone is one of the strongest acrylics available, which provides denture patients with a high resistance to accidental breakage. Besides strength,  this acrylic offers patient's a "lifelife" denture with balanced translucency, tissue coloration blending, and fibered vein simulation.