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Secrets of Successful Dent 1 - Removable Prosthodontics

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Identify Variations from Normal<br />

Loose <strong>Dent</strong>ure:<br />

Prominent Midline Fissure, S<strong>of</strong>t<br />

Palate<br />

Dealing with Variations From Normal<br />

If denture alone is not normal<br />

correct the denture<br />

If anatomy/patient not normal<br />

vary method to address variation<br />

Principle 3:<br />

Patient Demonstrates Problem<br />

Eliminate cause - resolve in 10-14 days<br />

Principle 4:<br />

Always Use Indicating Media<br />

Principle 5:<br />

Rate Improvement<br />

100% Perfect Now<br />

75% Feels a lot better<br />

•Never adjust without locating<br />

exact position <strong>of</strong> the problem<br />

•Use paste, indelible stick, or<br />

articulating paper<br />

•After adjustment<br />

•Ask patient to rate<br />

improvement<br />

•0%-100%<br />

50% Better, but still not right<br />

0% Still Same, Can’t Tell<br />

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