The Suction Solution

The Suction Solution

A Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Mandibular Complete Dentures

Globally, more than 350 million people are edentulous. Most of these individuals are not suitable candidates for dental implants, often due to financial constraints or inadequate supporting oral structures. In this book, Dr Edgar Garcia-Zea offers a predictable alternative that can restore function and esthetics for these patients without surgical intervention. By integrating the prosthodontic techniques established by Dr Jiro Abe with digital tools and workflows, he shows how to fabricate complete dentures that result in improved comfort, stability, retention, and masticatory function. The book outlines the step-by-step protocol for designing and fabricating mandibular suction-effective dentures, beginning with the initial functional evaluation and anatomical assessment followed by preliminary impressions, edentulous scanning, facial scans, tooth selection, Exocad design, prototypes, and final delivery. 

Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction: Redefining Complete Denture Therapy
Chapter 2. First Appointment
Chapter 3. Custom Tray Design for Functional Impressions
Chapter 4. Second Appointment—Border Molding and Definitive Impressions
Chapter 5. Definitive Denture Design
Chapter 6. Try-in Appointment
Chapter 7. Digital Manufacturing of Complete Dentures
Chapter 8. Delivery Appointment and Follow-ups