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 […]
Skeletal Framework Dentures: The Hidden Issues You Need to Know
Skeletal Framework Dentures: The Hidden Issues You Need to Know Skeletal framework dentures are widely used in restorative dentistry due to their strength, precision fit, and biocompatibility. They offer a stable and durable alternative to acrylic-based partial dentures. However, despite their advantages, they are not without complications. As dental professionals, understanding the potential issues with […]
Squash Bites: Dos and Don’ts for Accurate Bite Registration
If you’re a dentist looking to improve the accuracy of your bite registrations and achieve better denture outcomes, Squash Bites can make a significant difference. Bite registration plays a crucial role in denture provision, helping to ensure the final prosthetic fits comfortably and functions correctly. However, traditional methods, such as using silicone, can cause problems […]