Overview: This article provides clinical best practices for completing a chairside pickup for an implant-supported overdenture, focusing on material management and polymerisation.
Manage Excess Material with Exhaust Vents
To manage excess material during the overdenture pickup, drill lingual exhaust vents. Ensure these lingual exhaust vents connect directly into the relief holes to allow excess material to escape without causing pressure buildup.
Verify Material Polymerisation
When placing auto-polymerising material inside denture reliefs, the clinician must confirm the material has fully set.
Set a Material Timer
Use a timer to track the manufacturer-recommended setting time for the auto-polymerising material.
Perform a Glove Test
Place a small amount of the auto-polymerising material on a clinical glove. Test the material on the glove for polymerisation to verify that the material inside the denture reliefs is also fully polymerised.