J Dent Rehabil Appl Sci.  2016 Jun;32(2):135-140. 10.14368/jdras.2016.32.2.135.

The case of interim denture applying for thermoforming technique

• Yun JG
• Song YG

• KMID: 2328896
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2016.32.2.135

Abstract

Patients who get tooth loss would also lost their esthetic, stability and functional aspect suddenly. They have to get provisional restoration immediately. This case reports a satisfied result that thermoforming technique is good for patients to get injury from unexpected tooth loss.

Keyword

thermoforming; tooth loss; interim denture

MeSH Terms

Dentures*
Humans
Tooth Loss

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Initial intraoral photo image.

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  Fig. 2 Working cast. (A) Artificial tooth arrangement, (B) Bended ball clasp.

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  Fig. 3 Block-out by plaster. (A) Frontal view, (B) Occlusal view.

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  Fig. 4 Thermoforming material. (A) Pressed Erkocryl rose plate, (B) Fabricated interim denture.

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  Fig. 5 Interim denture setting.

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  Fig. 6 Washed-out utility wax which fix the artificial teeth.

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  Fig. 7 Fabricated interim denture.

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  Fig. 8 Clinical view. (A) Initial intraoral photo image, (B) Interim denture setting.

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