Overview

From Impression to Insertion:Removable Prosthodontics Made Predictable”

Course Date: 8th Feb 2026

6 CE Credits Category 2

Course Lead: Dr. Saurabh Chhabra (Certified Prosthodontist FRCD(C))

This comprehensive course is designed to equip clinicians with up-to-date, clinically practical skills in complete dentures (CD) and removable cast partial dentures (RPDs). Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced practitioner aiming to refine your removable prosthodontics skills, this program provides the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver superior care.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Diagnose and treatment plan predictable removable prostheses

2. Identify and prevent common RPD and complete denture failures

3. Streamline clinical steps to save chair time

4. Communicate effectively with the dental laboratory

5. Confidently manage insertion appointments and post-insertion complaints

6. Address patient concerns with clarity and professionalism

Topics to be covered:

1. Foundations of Predictable Removable Prosthodontics

(Diagnosis & Case Selection):

Key Topics

• When dentures fail: identifying root causes
• RPD vs CD vs overdenture vs implant-assisted options
• Patient expectations: realistic vs unrealistic
• Medical considerations affecting denture success
• Soft tissue, ridge form, saliva, neuromuscular control
• Red flags for referral to a specialist

2. Treatment Planning Simplified (RPDs & Complete Dentures)

RPD Treatment Planning

• Kennedy classification: clinical relevance
• Surveying basics (what the GP truly needs to know)
• Abutment evaluation: periodontal, caries, crown form
• Designing rests, clasps, connectors—what matters most
• When pre-prosthetic treatment is mandatory

Complete Denture Planning

• Ridge anatomy and support zones
• Vertical dimension: signs of error
• Esthetics vs phonetics vs function
• Neutral zone concept (simplified)

3. Streamlining Clinical Steps (Efficient, Repeatable Protocols)

Impressions

• Stock vs custom trays—when and why
• Border molding made simple
• Common impression errors and how to avoid them
• RPD impressions: capturing functional anatomy

Jaw Relations & Records

• Bite registration pitfalls
• Facebow: when it helps, when it doesn’t
• Verifying VDO and CR chairside

4. Laboratory Communication That Works (Reducing Guesswork & Remakes)

• Writing effective lab prescriptions
• What the lab assumes when you don’t specify
• Photos, drawings, and digital tools
• Framework try-ins: how to evaluate properly
• Common lab errors vs clinical errors

5. Try-In Appointment Mastery (The Most Underutilized Visit)

Try-In Evaluation

• Esthetics: lip support, midline, smile line
• Phonetics: “F,” “S,” and “M” sounds
• Occlusion and plane of occlusion
• Patient communication at try-in

6. Insertion Appointment Excellence (MOST IMPORTANT MODULE)

Complete Denture Insertion

• Pressure indicator paste use
• Occlusal adjustments: sequence and logic
• Retention vs stability vs support
• Managing sore spots before they start

RPD Insertion

• Framework fit assessment
• Adjusting clasps safely
• Occlusal harmony with natural dentition
• When NOT to adjust the denture

Patient Communication

• What to say (and not say) at delivery
• Setting post-delivery expectations

7. Post-Insertion Care & Troubleshooting (What Patients Complain About Most)

Common Complaints & Solutions

• Pain & sore spots
• Looseness
• Gagging
• Speech issues
• Cheek/lip biting
• Esthetic dissatisfaction
• Food trapping
• Clicking dentures

Recall Protocol

• 24-hour, 1-week, and long-term follow-up
• Adjustment vs reline vs remake decisions

8. Managing Patient Expectations & Communication

(The Hidden Success Factor)

Topics

• Educating patients before problems arise
• Handling difficult conversations
• Documenting informed consent
• Denture limitations vs patient perception
• Maintenance, relines, and replacement timelines