Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal

J Prosthet Dent. 2000 Mar;83(3):371-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3913(00)70143-0.

Abstract

A procedure for extension of the maxillary denture base for development of a posterior palatal seal is described. The technique involves provisional extension with paraffin wax and adding direct relining resin supported by a silicone putty core. This simple, quick procedure achieves immediate recovery of retention for underextended maxillary dentures without additional laboratory procedures.

MeSH terms

  • Dental Polishing
  • Denture Bases*
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture Rebasing
  • Denture Retention*
  • Denture, Complete, Upper*
  • Humans
  • Palate*
  • Paraffin
  • Resins, Synthetic
  • Silicone Elastomers
  • Surface Properties
  • Waxes

Substances

  • Resins, Synthetic
  • Silicone Elastomers
  • Waxes
  • Paraffin