by Drs Eric D. Kukucka and Nelson R.F.A. Silva
ISBN: 9781647241926 • Hardcover • 552 pages • 2000 illustrations • 1st Edition
Many dental professionals consider complete dentures a second-rate solution to edentulism, promoting dental implants as the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. However, many patients cannot afford dental implants, or they want a simpler, less invasive solution. So, knowledge of how to design and fabricate complete dentures is still necessary in everyday practice. The digital revolution in dentistry has opened doors for precise planning and completion of digital denture fabrication, and this book reflects the true power of digital complete dentures. From digital data acquisition to preprosthetic considerations, denture materials and 3D printing, and numerous workflows, this book details the protocols you will need to fabricate complete dentures that fit, function, and truly improve the life of your patient. By harnessing the technology and digital tools available today, you can make your patients’ tomorrow so much brighter.