SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR MAKING GOLD OCCLUSAL SURFACES ON DENTURE TEETH

The procedure described is used to reproduce, in gold, the occlusal mo rphology of complete and removable partial denture teeth or those of a n implant-supported prosthesis. The gold occlusal surfaces are made af ter all adjustments are completed and the occlusion is harmonious. An acrylic resin strut reinforces the wax patterns, and a reline jig is u sed to accurately stamp out the occlusal anatomy in wax. Careful adher ence to the step-by-step procedure is required to achieve an excellent result.