Overview: This article describes the step-by-step case setup and appointment workflow for fabricating new partial and complete dentures on opposing arches using Chairside software.
Clinical Scenarios for Denture Workflows
Use this Chairside workflow when fabricating a new complete denture and a new partial denture for a patient who lacks a stable Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO).
Appointment Sequencing Overview
Follow this four-appointment sequence for partial and complete denture combo cases:
Appointment 1: Perform the patient scan and submit the new order in Chairside.
Appointment 2: Record the wax rim and occlusal data.
Appointment 3: Conduct the Partial Denture Try-In Framework (with or without teeth setup) and the Monolithic Try-In Complete Denture.
Appointment 4: Deliver the final partial denture and final complete denture to the patient.
Note: If you are performing a Wax Rim Appointment, please refer to the specific documentation for Appointment 2.
Set Up a New Denture Case
Follow these steps to initiate the patient record in Chairside:
Click Start on the Chairside homescreen.
Enter the first and last name of the patient.
Select the name of an existing patient and click Order Something New, or finish entering the name for a new patient.
Identify the gender of the patient.
Enter the birthday of the patient.
Click Create and Continue to move to product selection.
Select Products for Combo Cases
Configure the order by selecting the appropriate denture and partial denture options:
Select Dentures, then click Denture.
Click New Denture.
Select No - Patient has no existing denture to establish bite or vertical dimensions, then click Next.
Choose Intraoral scan and click Next.
If the denture is implant-supported, click Switch to Overdentures; otherwise, select No and click Next.
Select a single arch and click Next.
Click Add another item to include the partial denture in the same order.
Select Dentures, then click Partial.
Select the material for the partial denture and click Next.
Choose either a Vita Classic or Ivoclar Bleach Shade for the partial denture and click Next.
Select the appropriate replacement option if this is a replacement partial, then click Next.
Click Start Scanning to begin the digital impression.