Partial Dentures (FD44127)

Michael Gregory graduated from Bristol University in 1992. He qualified in 1976 as a Dental Technician from The Royal London Hospital and spent 8 years teaching Dental undergraduates at University College Hospital, London. He was appointed at Bristol University in 1993 as a Clinical Demonstrator, which involves teaching Dental undergraduates restorative dentistry on Mondays. He enjoys all aspect of dentistry with a particular interest in dentures. Mike has attended courses by John Besford and is a member of the John Besford Study Club.

Mike will talk to you about all aspects of designing chrome dentures. If you have any cases or models you would like to discuss please bring these with you.

Recommended: Dentist

Learning Outcomes:

• Design Co-Cr partial dentures with confidence

• Select appropriate clasps to match the clinical scenario

• Appreciate the underlying importance and practical application of using a surveyor to plan the path of insertion of a denture

• Evaluate the indications for relining dentures and be aware of situations where this may cause problems