• Denture Insertion
  
  
• Patient Instruction
  
  
• Protocol for the Use of Denture Adhesive
  
  
• Post-Placement Care

Denture Insertion

The synergy between base adaptation and occlusion cannot be precisely duplicated outside of the mouth, both because of minor distortions in the fabrication process and because the oral tissues are dynamic. Casts of the edentulous arches only represent the oral contours at the time the impressions were made.

The insertion appointment is the time to educate the patient on how to properly care for the new dentures. Words of encouragement are very important to ensure success. Whenever possible, the patient should be provided with printed material summarizing or elaborating on the most important spoken instructions.