What is Denturism? It is a specialty of dentistry involving both the clinical and technical services. It is the practice of making, altering, repairing, relining, complete and partial dentures directly to the patients. Denturism is practiced in all provinces of Canada, in Australia, eight countries of Europe, and is also legalized and accepted in seven states of the United States.

Objectives of Prosthodontic Treatment (1) to restore masticating function, (2) to restore or improve the appearance, facial esthetics of the individual, (3) to improve speech, (4) to carry out these tasks in such a manner that does not cause the patient harm or discomfort.

Both the facial expression and masticatory muscles, also the two TMJ-s are left unsupported with the loss of the natural teeth and their centric relation. The vertical dimension of the face and jaws which was supported will collapse, the lips and cheeks will develop wrinkles, become unattractive and the two TMJ-s will hurt if not supported with the properly made dentures or partials.

Denturism comprises technically inclined tasks that are handled differently in Dentists offices.

• Complete Denture is a dental prosthesis, artificial substitute to replace all 14 missing natural teeth in an arch (upper or lower) and the associated oral structures. A complete denture sits on soft mucous tissue and is supported by the underlying bone structure.

• Removable Partial Denture is a patient removable prosthesis that replaces one or more, but less than all the natural teeth of the same arch and the associated oral structures. A partial denture has support from the underlying bone structure covered with soft mucous tissue, and from the remaining natural teeth through clasps or attachments. Partials are not bridges as they are often called! They are not cemented permanently onto prepped teeth!

• Implant Supported Denture needed when substantial bone loss occurs, then denture is not retainable anymore by the patient's anatomical bone structure. Oral surgeons will insert titanium implant-studs into the patient's bone structure, which will hold the denture in place. The denture will be retained on the implant-studs either with screws or snaps, creating a firm, non-mobile conditions for the denture.

• Rebase is a process of refitting a denture by replacing the old damaged or distorted base with new denture material, without changing the occlusial relation of the teeth.

• Reline is a resurfacing of the fitting side of the denture/partial with a new layer of base material, after new impression was taken with the appliance. It will fit more accurately, without altering the occlusal relation of the teeth. Relines restore retention, stability and function, lost by reabsorption of the bone structure and changes of the gum surface.

• Heat Cure Technique, - is a long process - used in our office to do relines and rebases, within a 24 hour time frame. We do not use the Fast Cure or Cold Cure Reline Technique that creates porosity retentive for stains and bacteria, causing the typical bad denture breath.

• Repairs - We do only 50 PSI high-pressure repairs to prevent improper curing, which could lead to unhealthy and unpleasant burning sensation to the gum. We always add heavy-duty chromium wire reinforcement in all fracture repairs to prevent reoccurrence.

In our office we aim for superior function and esthetics, with great systems, such as:

• Swiss Style Dentures aiming superior aesthics and function, with the most life-like, durable, wear resistant IPN teeth. To avoid allergic reactions any any other systemic side effects we use only Non-Cadmium colored acrylic (the pink base of the denture). our dentures are anatomically correct, analyzed and balanced on the scientifically superb Accu-Liner Instrument to preserve TMJ health and the health of the denture supporting tissues.

• European Style Partial Denture is another premium product from our office. It is made with gold soldered, very strong chromium wire frame, without right, fragile chromium casted frame and casted clasps. This partial creates no electrolyzes, no galvanic effects in the mouth. These partials are flexible and very light in weight, made with flexible clasps, which last long, ensuring patient comfort, extending the life and health of remaining natural teeth and supporting tissues. We use only premium quality IPN teeth and Cadmium free base acrylic in our partials.

• Accu-Liner Analyzer System is a scientific methodology to restore lost function of the mouth. We create all our appliances with this state-of-the-art instrument. This system balances out the occlusal forces at the left and right sides in both upper and lower arches. It helps to create correct dentures and partials, which will work in harmony with the nerves, muscles and bone structures of the head, neck and face. There is no guesswork. The Accu-Liner Analyzer System's result is perfection, created with precision. We are proud to have maximum patient satisfaction.