Defining the posterior palatal seal on a definitive impression for a maxillary complete denture by using a nonfluid wax addition technique.

Authors :: Wicks R
Ahuja S
Jain V
Source :: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry [J Prosthet Dent] 2014 Dec; Vol. 112 (6), pp. 1597-600. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Sep 23.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: The posterior palatal seal area is defined as the soft tissue area at or beyond the junction of the hard and soft palates on which pressure within physiologic limits can be applied by a removable complete denture to aid in its retention. The retention of the maxillary denture is affected by the extent and the design of the posterior palatal seal. This article discusses a method of defining the posterior palatal seal on a definitive impression for a maxillary complete denture by using microabrasion and a nonfluid wax addition technique.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Editorial Council for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Aluminum Oxide chemistry
Dental Etching methods
Dental Impression Materials chemistry
Dental Impression Technique instrumentation
Humans
Palate, Hard anatomy & histology
Palate, Soft anatomy & histology
Polyvinyls chemistry
Pressure
Siloxanes chemistry
Surface Properties
Dental Materials chemistry
Denture Design
Denture Retention
Denture, Complete, Upper
Waxes chemistry

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