Overdenture Chairside Pickup Workflow

Purpose: The following chairside pickup workflow is applicable to cases involving implant supported locator overdentures. Agents can give this information to Drs who have questions.

Audience: CST

PLEASE NOTE THAT DANDY DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY OF THE HOUSING. WE WILL ONLY PROVIDE THEM WITH A DENTURE THAT HAS HOLES TO FIT THE HOUSINGS INTO. THE PRACTICE SHOULD HAVE ALL NECESSARY PIECES FOR THE OVERDENTURE.

See images of the housings and necessary equipment needed below:

 

Before Chairside Pickup

• Remove implant healing caps and place locator abutments; Verify abutments are above the tissue

• Apply blockout spacers to abutments

• Seat denture housings with black nylons onto each abutment to confirm passive fit of the prosthesis over the housing

• Verify reliefs by test fitting denture (using pip paste and a bur, reduce material if needed)

• Check the occlusion against the opposing arch

• Dry and clean denture thoroughly before adding material for chairside pickup to ensure material bonds properly

Chairside Pickup

• Place chairside auto-polymerizing material inside denture reliefs

• Guide denture in mouth, being sure to seat the denture all the way down. Have patient close into bite

• Remove once auto-polymerization is complete (follow manufacturer’s instructions)

• If there are voids around the abutments, place additional material carefully so as not to get any inside the abutments

• Using a carbide bur, clean up any excess material on the intaglio and/or lingual areas

• Polish as needed for a smooth finish

Suggestions

• Drill lingual exhaust vents for excess material connecting into relief holes

• When placing auto-polymerizing material inside denture reliefs, set a timer or put some on your glove to test for polymerization

Instructions for Use

• Global IFU - Complete Denture (Upper)
• Global IFU - Complete Denture (Lower)