A Simplified Geometric Technique for Analog or Digital Denture Fabrication

Saturday, September 27, 2025

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Credits: 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

Understanding the average anatomy of the human dentition, we have derived a simple geometric/arithmetic approach to denture construction that relies heavily on intraoral landmarks.  This course will describe how to overcome three critical limitations in the clinical management of the edentulous patient. 1) We will describe the significance of the interhamular notch line and related retrozygomatic notch, how it is impressed, and why this is the solution to challenges in maxillary denture retention.  2) We will understand the basis for improved mandibular denture stability and its importance to complete denture acceptance.  3) We will explore how to record centric relation using very simple techniques.  By improving maxillary denture retention, mandibular denture stability, and occlusion through accurate centric relation recording, denture comfort and acceptance can be greatly improved.

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Understand the importance of key anatomic landmarks in planning denture construction
  2. Be able to define the proper techniques for impressions and maxillomandibular records using a simplified analog device
  3. Appreciate how a geometric/arithmetic approach to denture design guides the determination of vertical dimension of occlusion, midline, and occlusal plane orientation.
  4. Be able to follow this approach to making improved dentures in their practice.
SPEAKER: Dr. Lyndon Cooper

Dr. Lyndon Cooper is the Dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry and Harry Lyons Professor of Prosthodontics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and served as the 2010 President of the American College of Prosthodontists. He previously served as Associate Dean for Research (UI Chicago), Chairperson and Graduate Program Director (UNC Chapel Hill), and President of the American College of Prosthodontists (2010). Dr. Cooper remains active in research and patient care and is focused on enhancing dental education, providing for dental therapeutic excellence, and improving access to oral health care.  

The Speaker and the VDA Team do not have any financial arrangements/affiliations to disclose relating to the content of this presentation.

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