Finlay's Case Presentation

FINLAY'S CASE PRESENTATION

Welcome to my September 2022 Newsletter Case Presentation.

This newsletter describes in step-by-step detail the provision of an upper metal based partial denture for Sue.

This 56 -year-old woman was referred to me by her general dental practitioner.

Dental history prior to treatment
3 implants placed 9 years ago supporting missing upper back teeth (one crown and one bridge). These have failed. Missing upper back teeth.

Dental concerns
“Bone loss following dental implant failure”

Dental wish list
“Eating”
“Cosmetic
“Comfort”
“Longevity”

Medical History
Nil

Diagnoses
Compromised denture bearing area with extremely resorbed maxilla following three implant placement and failure – missing upper 7 posterior teeth.
Natural teeth healthy, some posterior teeth with moderate sized fillings.

Treatment options discussed with Sue
Do nothing – Sue did not want this
Upper partial denture – Sue wanted this
Further dental implant restorations. Sue didn’t want this owing to previous implant failure.

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 I run 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 for future 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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