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PROSTHODONTIC SECTION

Fig 10: Thanks to VITA MFT, the clinical situation was stabilized functionally, esthetically and
cost-effectively.

SETUP IN BRIEF ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The natural incisal characteristics, along with the coordinated angular features and tooth axes
of the VITA MFT Anterior, allowed for a quick and harmonious setup. In the posterior region,
the multifunctional occlusal surface of the VITA MFT Posterior enabled a swift centric setup
by positioning the opposing tooth in soft wax and closing the articulator. This lingualized setup
ensured functional stability. The occlusion between the natural antagonist and the prefabricated
tooth required only minimal grinding and a simple polish for refinement. During the clinical
try-in, only minor adjustments were made based on the patient’s preferences.

IMPLEMENTATIONIN SYNTHETIC MATERIAL
At this stage, the base and papilla areas were anatomically shaped, followed by setup duplication Daniel Lavrin Denturist
using hydrocolloid. After flasking, the setup was converted into resin using the flowable (London, UK)
auto-polymerizing Castdon Resin (DreveDentamid, Unna, Germany). Individualization was
achieved through targeted application of shade accents using the DentureArt system (also
from DreveDentamid). After final polymerization, rough finishing was performed with a
plastic milling machine, followed by polishing with a pumice stone and high-gloss polishing
paste. The marginal areas around the teeth were carefully polished to a high gloss using a
handpiece and polishing brushes.

INTEGRATION AND CONCLUSION
Thanks to the three-dimensional anatomical layering of the VITA MFT Anterior, a natural
shade and translucency gradient with an integrated mamelon structure was achieved, ensuring
the patient’s new smile looked entirely natural. The polished surface texture reflected light in
an age-appropriate manner.
With VITA MFT, the patient received a fast, cost-effective basic restoration that met her
requirements for functionality and esthetics while stabilizing the clinical situation. The
prefabricated teeth satisfied both the patient’s expectations and the dentist’s needs, making
them the ideal choice when a solid, standard full denture is required in a straightforward and
efficient manner. n

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