How to Clean Your Dentures: A Professional Three-Step Routine
Dentures are a valuable investment in your oral health and confidence, so looking after them properly is essential. A well-maintained set of dentures can last for many years, providing they are cleaned using the right methods. In this article, we’ll walk you through a proven three-step routine: brushing, disinfecting, and descaling – all key to […]
How to Make a Full Lower Denture Special Tray
Creating a well-fitting special tray is a crucial step in the denture-making process. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I make a full lower special tray, highlighting common challenges and tips to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This method is particularly useful when you’re working with an existing upper denture or partial denture, as […]
How to Make an Emergency Bite Block
In every dental practice, there comes a moment when something doesn’t go quite to plan. One of the most common — and often stressful — situations is when a patient arrives for their denture jaw registration appointment, but the lab has forgotten to provide the bite registration block. The patient is in the chair, the […]
How to Make a Full Lower Bite Block
Creating a full lower denture bite block is a fundamental stage in the fabrication of complete dentures. Whether you’re a dental technician, dental nurse, or trainee, mastering this technique ensures accurate jaw relation records and, ultimately, a functional and comfortable denture for the patient. This guide walks you through the tools, methods, and procedures involved […]
Taking Alginate Impressions for a Full Lower Denture: A Step-by-Step Guide
Taking precise impressions is an essential part of creating well-fitting dentures, especially for the full lower denture. Alginate is one of the most commonly used materials for this process due to its ease of use, affordability, and reliable results. In this blog, we’ll discuss the step-by-step process for taking alginate impressions for a full lower […]
The Benefits of Using Tissue Conditioners for Dentures
Tissue conditioners play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and longevity of dentures. These specialised materials are designed to improve the fit of dentures by enhancing the interaction between the denture base and the soft tissues of the mouth. When used correctly, tissue conditioners can significantly improve the comfort and functionality of dentures, making […]
How to Minimise Denture Adjustments: A Guide for Dentists and CDTs
Creating the perfect denture for a patient is a delicate balancing act between aesthetics, functionality, and patient comfort. One of the most common challenges faced by both dentists and clinical dental technicians (CDTs) is minimising the number of adjustments needed after a denture has been fabricated. The more adjustments required, the longer the patient will […]
Adjusting Acrylic Teeth for a Perfect Fit
Adjusting acrylic teeth to achieve a perfect fit is a crucial part of denture fabrication. Whether you’re a dentist, a clinical dental technician (CDT), or a practice owner, it’s essential to understand the techniques and considerations involved in ensuring your patient’s dentures function and look great. In this guide, we’ll discuss the steps to adjust […]
Denture Repair Consultations: Why They Are So Important for Dentists, CDTs, and Practice Owners
In the dental practice, denture repairs are a routine service that many patients require over time. However, while it’s easy to simply accept a denture brought in for repair and send it off to the lab, taking the extra step of scheduling a denture repair consultation can lead to better outcomes for both the patient […]
Why Every Clinic Needs an Induction Heater: Safer & Faster Than Bunsen Burners
As a Dentist or Clinical Dental Technician (CDT), precision and efficiency are at the heart of every procedure, particularly when it comes to dentures. One tool that plays a pivotal role in achieving both is the induction heater. Whether you are adjusting wax or repositioning teeth during denture fabrication, an induction heater offers significant advantages […]
Chairside Solutions: Rethinking Tissue Conditioners in Temporary Dentures
Tissue conditioners are essential tools in prosthodontics, particularly when managing temporary dentures during the healing phase following multiple extractions. As clinicians, we often encounter patients who need immediate dentures to restore function and aesthetics after extractions. However, as their oral tissues begin to heal, these temporary dentures can quickly become unstable due to soft tissue […]
How to Make an Emergency Special Tray: A Step-by-Step Guide for The Dental Industry
In clinical practice, the quality and fit of your final prosthetics depend heavily on the foundation, and that begins with a well-crafted special tray and bite block. While labs often handle these, there’s growing interest among clinicians, particularly dental nurses and therapists, in getting hands-on with tray fabrication. Whether you’re a CDT looking to refine […]
Effective Communication with Your Dental Laboratory: Building Strong Relationships for Better Results
Effective Communication with Your Dental Laboratory: Building Strong Relationships for Better Results At Modern Dentures, we cannot emphasise enough the importance of communication with your dental laboratory and technicians to ensure that your dentures fit and function properly. Establishing a strong rapport with your technician and maintaining clear, concise communication is key to achieving the […]
Creating an Emergency Bite Block: A Quick and Effective Guide
Creating an Emergency Bite Block: A Quick and Effective Guide In this post, we’ll walk you through how to make a quick bite block when you find yourself in a tight spot, just like I had to do recently. There was a situation where the lab forgot to make a bite block for a patient, […]
Denture Design Tips: The Power of Stress-Breaking Clasps
Denture Design Tips: The Power of Stress-Breaking Clasps Achieving optimal retention and stability in dentures requires careful consideration of clasps and their placement. The way clasps are designed can significantly impact the fit, function, and longevity of a chrome denture framework. One of the most effective techniques in denture design is the use of stress-breaking […]
How to Take a Secondary Impression Using Silicone & Stock Trays
How to Take a Secondary Impression Using Silicone & Stock Trays Achieving a precise secondary impression is essential for ensuring an accurate fit for dentures and other dental restorations. While custom trays are often preferred, stock trays provide a viable alternative when used correctly. By combining stock trays with silicone impression materials, dental professionals can […]