SECTION ONE Introduction to prosthodontics ?Physical and biomechanical considerations Examination ?diagnosis and treatment planning ?Surgical and nonsurgical preparation of the mouth for complete dentures ?Biological considerations of the denture foundation ?Impression theories and techniques ?The posterior palatal seal?Record bases and occlusion rims ?Customizing occlusion rims and establishing maxillomandibular relations ?The facebow transfer ?Mandibular movements ?The articulator?Selection of artificial teeth ?Arrangement of artificial teeth ?Theories of complete denture occlusion ?The denture base contour ?The trial denture ?Denture processing ?Denture placement and patient education ?The post-placement phase SECTION TWO Relining, rebasing and repair ?The single complete denture?Immediate complete dentures?Overdentures ?Implant supported complete dentures ?Maxillofacial prosthetics ?Computer engineered complete dentures
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Dr. John J. Manappallil is consultant Prosthodontist and a well known author with over 2 decades of experience in the field of publishing. His numerous publications are popular and widely read world over.