Treating the Complete Denture Patient: A Comprehensive Guide
Treating the Complete Denture Patient: A Comprehensive Guide offers a detailed, step-by-step approach to the techniques, materials, and clinical methods essential for successful complete denture therapy. Edited by Carl F. Driscoll and published by Wiley-Blackwell, this first edition serves as an indispensable resource for dental students, general practitioners, and laboratory technicians seeking a practical roadmap for managing edentulous patients.
- Editor: Carl F. Driscoll
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- ISBN-13: 978-1119569565
- Publication Date: January 8, 2020
The text provides comprehensive coverage of the entire restorative process, beginning with the initial diagnostic appointment and treatment planning. It guides the reader through every critical stage, including making preliminary impressions, fabricating custom trays, taking final impressions, and the final insertion of the prosthesis. Beyond the basics, the book dedicates significant attention to troubleshooting common issues and post-insertion care, ensuring clinicians can address patient concerns with confidence.
With more than 800 high-quality color photographs, the book visually demonstrates complex clinical and laboratory procedures, making them easy to follow and implement in a professional setting. This highly visual format is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Additionally, the guide provides information on accessing a companion website featuring supplemental video clips that further illustrate the concepts discussed throughout the chapters.
Whether used as a classroom text or a chairside reference, this volume delivers clinically relevant information on all aspects of complete dentures, helping practitioners provide high-quality care and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based methods and refined technical skills.