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 […]
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 […]
Improving Fit and Function: The Role of Silicone in Partial Impression Techniques
Improving Fit and Function: The Role of Silicone in Partial Impression Techniques Achieving accuracy in a partial impression is essential for the success of removable prosthetics. A well-fitting denture depends on precise impressions that capture every contour of the oral structures, ensuring stability, comfort, and functionality. With advancements in dental materials, silicone has become the […]
Mastering the Art of Mixing Dental Impression Putty for Perfect Results
Mastering the Art of Mixing Dental Impression Putty for Perfect Results When it comes to achieving precise dental impressions, the quality of the impression putty you use can make all the difference. Dental Impression Putty plays a pivotal role in capturing accurate moulds of teeth and gums, essential for crafting custom restorations like dentures, crowns, […]