A Simplified Impression Technique for Distal Extension Removable Partial Dentures
By Elie Daou* | Paul Boulos** * DDS, MSBM, DESP. Instructor, Dpt of Removable Prosthodontics School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. eliedaou@hotmail.com ** DDS, DEA, PhD Director of postgraduate program, Dpt of Removable Prosthodontics Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut paul.boulos@usj.edu.lb Abstract The construction of a removable partial denture in distal extension cases is a delicate procedure since the prosthesis is supported by two different tissues, namely teeth and mucosa. The different resiliency of these supporting tissues may lead to the instability of the prosthesis. This paper describes a functional impression technique that aims to equalize the masticatory load between teeth and edentulous areas thus reducing the instability of the partial denture during function and preserving the residual teeth. Keywords: Distal extension - dental impression - removable partial denture.