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Digital Denture Technique No Reference Denture

No existing denture to start from: begin with an intraoral scan, record the bite on wax rims, approve a full-color try-in, then deliver.

4 appointmentsStarts with an intraoral scanFull-color printed try-in

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01

Initial AppointmentScan the arches

02

Wax Rim AppointmentBite, midline and scans

03

Try-In AppointmentApprove the try-in

AvaDent designs & millsFrom your records and scans

04

Delivery AppointmentSeat, adjust and deliver

Step by step

4 appointments, start to finish

Which records to send

01

Appointment 1 of 4

Initial Appointment

1

Scan the upper and lower edentulous arches.

2

Complete the Rx and upload the scans to AvaDent for a base plate with wax rim.

Intraoral ScanUpper and lower edentulous arches

02

Appointment 2 of 4

Wax Rim Appointment

1

Verify record base fit. Adjust and take a wash impression if needed.

2

Border-mold each record base to capture vestibular anatomy.

3

Seat the wax rims and verify vertical dimension and occlusal plane.

4

Mark the midline, smile line, and canine positions.

5

Capture the bite registration.

6

Scan each record base and wax rim 360°, then scan both together in the recorded bite.

7

Submit all records to AvaDent for try-in design and fabrication.

Record Bases with Wax RimScanned 360° and together in the recorded bite

03

Appointment 3 of 4

Try-In Appointment

1

Seat the try-in and verify fit. Adjust or take a wash impression if needed.

2

Evaluate midline, incisal edge position, vertical dimension, lip support, esthetics, and occlusion.

3

If approved, submit the case to AvaDent for final fabrication.

4

If changes are needed, repeat the applicable wax rim records and submit updated files for redesign.

AvaDent | Try-InFull-color printed try-in

Before the final appointment: AvaDent designs and mills the prosthesis from your records.

04

Appointment 4 of 4

Delivery Appointment

1

Seat the final dentures and verify fit, retention, and function.

2

Adjust borders and occlusion as needed.

3

Deliver the dentures and provide hygiene, maintenance, and follow-up instructions.

Final Denture | XCL-2Fully milled denture, multi-layered teeth

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The Digital Denture Technique – No Reference Denture7:17

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