Overview: This article explains how to set up a complete denture case in Chairside software using a patient's existing dentures as a reference for fit and vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO).
Clinical Scenarios for Existing Dentures
Use the existing denture workflow when performing the following clinical tasks:
Fabricating a new denture using a current full denture as a reference for the occlusal relationship.
Creating a new denture by fabricating it using a current denture as a reference for the fit, vertical dimension, and interocclusal relationship.
[!NOTE] If using a current partial denture as a reference, use the Chairside Immediate Denture Workflow. If only changing the intaglio (fit) of the denture, use the Chairside Reline Denture Workflow.
Case Setup and Patient Selection
On the Chairside homescreen, click Start.
Enter the patient’s first and last name.
For existing patients, select the patient name and click Order Something New.
For new patients, enter the gender and birthday, then click Create and Continue.
[!NOTE] If this is a refabrication order, please refer to this article: How To Refabricate an Order.
Product Selection Process
Click Dentures, then select Denture.
Select New Denture, then click Next.
Select Yes - I will use the existing denture to establish my patient’s bite and vertical dimension.
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Specify if you want an exact copy:
Select Yes for an exact copy and click Next.
Select