Outline
Complete Denture Construction: Theoretical Steps
1. Preliminary Examination & Diagnosis
- Thorough clinical and
radiographic examination of the edentulous patient
- Assessment of residual
ridges, palatal form, muscle attachments, and soft tissue health
- Evaluation of inter-arch
space, facial support, and jaw relationships
- Medical and dental history
review
2. Preliminary (Primary) Impressions
- Selection of appropriate
stock trays
- Use of impression compound
or alginate to record the general anatomy of the edentulous arches
- Fabrication of study casts (primary casts) from these impressions