Course Overview:

Denture Power Days combines two comprehensive courses, offering a strong foundation in both the theory and practice of full dentures—including tooth setup based on the physiological concept.

Learning Objectives

Day 1: The Technical Foundations of Full Dentures

Full dentures are often underestimated, yet they represent one of the most demanding forms of prosthetic restoration—essential for restoring both oral function and the orofacial appearance that impacts a patient’s social interactions.

This session will revisit and reinforce the anatomical and prosthetic knowledge required for fabricating highly aesthetic and functional full dentures. Participants will deepen their understanding of the clinical and technical procedures essential for successful outcomes.

Day 2: Tooth Setup Based on the Physiological Concept

This session focuses on achieving physiological occlusion with bilateral balance during tooth-guided movements. The course covers the entire process from model analysis to wax tooth setup, emphasizing functionally and esthetically sound results.

Topics Covered

Principles of support and positional stability

Situation model analysis

Fabrication of functional trays

Functional model creation and pre-bite registration

Esthetic control templates

Intraoral support pin registration templates

Registrations: esthetic and functional records, model orientation in the articulator

Step-by-step guide to model analysis

Standard anterior tooth setup

Identifying and constructing the chewable center

Sequence and placement of posterior teeth

Achieving static and dynamic occlusion with the PhysioSelect TCR system