IMPRESSION TAKING
Every
mouth and jaw is different, like a fingerprint no
two are alike. We take a record of your gums by
using accurate impression materials initially, in
disposable trays, and then make a custom tray to
fit the outline of your gums exactly and take a
second Impression. This provides the best foundation
for your dentures. We use a vinylpolysiloxane material,
which has good stability and reproduces detail of
skin surface very accurately.
TEETH
The
teeth we place on the dentures are anatomical (reproducing
natural shapes, form and cusps) and are of Premium
Quality materials, using the latest technology.
This gives a more realistic look to the Dentures,
not giving such an artificial look to your teeth.
This also will improve the ability to chew food
more efficiently, as digestion starts in the mouth.
The smaller we chew the pieces of food we swallow,
the easier it is absorbed and less acid is needed
to break it down. Efficient digestion is the key
to good health, as all nutrients are absorbed through
the stomach for proper function of our Body.
LOWER
JAW POSITION
In
order to achieve the most accurate position of your
jaw while chewing, we use a technique called Gothic
Arch (pin) Tracing.
We
have designed our own tool for gothic arch tracing,
called the “Oztracer “, it is currently used around
Australia and being tried in overseas Countries
as well as teaching Institutions.
It is based on technology from 1910, by Professor
Gysi. This little device allows us to record a most
accurate position of your lower jaw in relation
to the Maxilla (upper).
TRANSFER
BOW
We
place your models (exact replica’s of your upper
and lower gums in dental stone) onto an adjustable
Articulator, using equipment, which allows us to
transfer your Maxilla (upper jaw bone) position,
via a FACE BOW. This enables us to duplicate the
Head position and place your artificial teeth in
a much more suitable position to suit your specific
alignment. The teeth are placed according to anatomical
landmarks, taking into consideration the gum loss
over time and Facial support required to restore
the correct height to your face, while also supporting
upper lip.
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With
the above named techniques and measurements,
we are able to replicate a lot of your jaw
movements more accurately (but not all). Restoring
the proportion of the lower third of the face,
which in turn gives better lip support and
reduces creases at corners of lip line. Improves
the appearance of your profile, often reducing
the protrusion of the chin, and the appearance
of premature ageing.The use of an adjustable
articulator versus the more commonly used
plain line articulator, (see Photos below)
allows us to simulate movements (translations)
of the jaw.
Using
these articulators then allows us to position
the teeth on your dentures so they are balanced
in right and left jaw translations as well
as protrusive. This makes the Dentures more
stable during chewing, balancing and distributing
the pressure more evenly over your gums.
Centric,
Right Shift and Left Shift.
The denture base is then processed using a
Closed Flask Continuous Injection Moulding
technique (Ivocap
system), which is currently one of the
most accurate ways of processing the best
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Address
: 3 Manuka Road Berwick Vic Australia.
Email: caseyclinic@live.com
Ph (03) 9707 3956 or Moble 0438577228
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