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Complete dentures: an update on clinical assessment and management: part 2 Jasblonksi et al.

The ability to provide high quality complete dentures remains an important skill for general dental practitioners. The prevalence of edentulism is increasingly concentrated within an older patient cohort and general dental practitioners may face challenges associated with providing care for... Continue Reading →

Denture cleanliness and hygiene: an overview by Mylonas et al.

Dentures are an excellent treatment modality for partial and edentate patients; however, improper denture care and hygiene can result in both decreased longevity of the prosthesis and increased risk of developing dental caries, periodontal disease and oral candidosis. Previously, it... Continue Reading →

Treatment planning the edentulous mandible Chee & Jivraj

 Most difficulty with complete denture prostheses arises from the inability to function with the mandibular prostheses. Factors that adversely affect successful use of a complete denture on the mandible include: 1) the mobility of the floor of the mouth, 2)... Continue Reading →

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