Kraftwerk Prosthetic Dental Laboratory Hand-crafted smiles since 1984
Updated: 25 May 2009   

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Divergent implant fixtures and an upper complete denture with teeth offset buccally & encroaching on the inter-occlusal space require planning and collaboration between dentist and technician. With sound communications and case-planning,  these anomalies were overcome as seen in the following photos.

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Maxillary right quadrant: Denture teeth removed from CD base and repositioned to facilitate room for mandibular right implant prosthesis..This solved the clearance issue, however, the divergent fixture problem had yet to be solved.

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Path of insertion established for 3i Gingihue posts with surveyor..an angled (15 degree) posterior abutment post was utilized to facilitate this procedure.

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Following adjustment of the Gingihue posts, a duplicate cast was made and the framework waxed upon it & subsequently cast in gold..It was verified to fit perfectly.  A new occlusal registration was taken at this juncture and the case was re-mounted for precise application of ceramic materials to the gold substructures.

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Original mounting reveals encroachment of posterior right denture teeth. The Wilson curve was obviously ignored when this denture was made.  #3-6 were no doubt set in haste since they opposed no contra-arch antagonists. When I removed them from the base to re-set them, I found these acrylic teeth untouched with diatorics intact  - as if transferred from the tooth card and waxed directly onto the record base prior to processing with no consideration given to subsequent restorative procedures for the opposing mandibular quadrant.

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Finished Implant-bourne casework provides this patient with an esthetically appealing, right posterior appliance. The movement of the maxillary teeth on the denture base has augmented the overall stability of the occlusion, & effectively enhanced masticatory function. 

When the operatory and laboratory work together, a confident smile and the ability to ingest nourishment without pain, worry or embarrassment, is the end result for the patient. Success with difficult casework is an extra- special reward for us. 

 

 

 

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Implant framework waxup

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3i Gingihue posts are refined and enhanced with anti-rotational and retentive features. This is better accomplished in the lab with an abutment holder to protect the precision machined surfaces and tactile elements. 

 

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