Metal Occlusal Surface Dentures: A Case Report

The wearing out of the occlusal surfaces of the acrylic teeth of a complete denture with its use over a period of time is a common phenomenon. Other factors which lead to the wearing of denture teeth are some unconditional forces & eating habits of the edentulous patients. Following a successful insertion of the complete denture with acrylic teeth the dentures were taken back from the patient & the occlusal surfaces have been modified with cast metal using the lost wax technique. The final restorations were cemented on the prepared plastic teeth. This article describes a simplified method for making cast metal occlusal surfaces & to improve the retention of the same with the underlying plastic structure.