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Processing changes in maxillary complete dentures.

Abstract

A technique that allows for comparison of undercuts palatal thickness, and double curing has been described for measurement of curing changes in acrylic resin dentures. The technique involves a precision cast and denture positioner in front of the x-ray tube and the transfer of a lead foil strip from cast to denture. Radiographs made of this strip are projected at X20 magnification, and subsequent tracings are measured and superimposed to note shrinkage and contour changes.

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S K Lechner, E P Lautenschlager. 1984. Processing changes in maxillary complete dentures.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(84)90174-4

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