The copy denture technique.

Abstract

The copy denture technique facilitates the replication of the good feature of existing dentures. Assessment of the existing dentures provides essential information for diagnosis and treatment planning. Copy templates are made which exhibit those features of the existing dentures which are satisfactory and are to be reproduced in the new dentures, while facilitating controlled and predictable modification of undesirable features. All impressions and occlusal registrations are obtained with the aid of the templates which then provide stable trial bases. The patient may adapt to the new dentures quicker because of the reproduction of familiar features.