Finlay's Case Presentation

FINLAY'S CASE PRESENTATION

Welcome to my August 2022 Newsletter Case Presentation.

This newsletter describes in step-by-step detail the provision of an upper complete denture and lower metal based partial denture for Linda.

This 67-year-old person was referred to me by her general dental practitioner.

Dental history prior to treatment
Over 15 years 2 rounds of maxillary implant treatment supporting fixed replacement teeth which had failed owing to implant rejection.

Dental concerns
“I am unable to feel comfortable with either cosmetic or functional aspect of current denture”

Dental wish list
“To feel confident and wear denture that fits to my mouth”
“To be able to eat without being frightened of losing denture”
“To talk and smile with ease”
“To look a little like I did”

Medical History
Nil
Social history
Retired

Diagnoses
Two failing implants upper left maxilla
Compromised denture bearing area with extremely resorbed maxilla following two rounds of implant placement and failure – plus prominent maxillary midline torus
Lower natural teeth healthy but reduced periodontal attachment

Treatment options discussed with Linda
Do nothing - Linda did not want this
Upper complete denture only - Linda did not want this treatment
Upper complete denture and lower partial denture – Linda wanted this treatment
Zygomatic implants supporting replacement upper teeth - Linda did not want this treatment

The clinical situation and treatment process is shown in detail below with photographs. I provided the clinical work. Rowan Garstang provided the technical work.
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Removable prosthodontic courses consisting of lectures and live clinical demonstrations

These courses are aimed at general dentists, prosthodontists, clinical dental technicians and dental technicians. They are completely clinical, demonstrating how to provide dentures which have optimal function and superb aesthetics. I give live patient demonstrations along with lectures abundantly illustrated with step-by-step photographs and videos of all procedures. Delegates will take many “nuggets of gold”, being able to put the advice straight into practice with immediate improvement in professional satisfaction and patient outcomes.

Please see details of courses given by Finlay over the next 2 years.

education@finlaysutton.co.uk

I am super excited about giving a 2-hour Masterclass on Thursday 13 October 2022 8.00am –10.00am at the National Denturist Association Meeting in Las Vegas. I will be at the conference all day (Thursday) and at the evening event if you want to chat. Ple

I am giving a full day Masterclass on amazing dentures covering complete dentures, partial dentures and implant supported over dentures on Friday 3rd March 2023. Please contact Claus Krolak if you would like to come along.

I am giving a two day Masterclass on amazing dentures covering complete dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures and implant supported over dentures in Trondheim, Norway on Thursday 20th April and Friday 21st April 2023. Please contact Kai Arseth

I am giving a two-day Masterclass on amazing dentures with a live patient demonstration covering complete dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures and implant supported over dentures in Trondheim on Saturday 5th August and Sunday 6th April 2023. Ple

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