In this article, we will go over some important information regarding Copy and Reference Dentures.
What is a copy denture?
Copy dentures are a new set of dentures that are manufactured based on your existing set of dentures.
The benefit of a copy denture is that you are not taking new impressions.
Do you want to make any changes to your existing denture, such as its shape, size, or fit?
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If not, then a copy denture is the appropriate option. Will keep existing denture teeth and anatomy: position, incisal edge, and anatomy. We cannot make the teeth look better.
What is a reference denture?
The reference denture technique involves using the patient's existing dentures that they present with to fabricate their new dentures. This allows us to leverage all of the information that we already have as a starting point and improve on it instead of starting from scratch.
Do you want to make any changes to the existing denture, such as its shape, size, or fit?
If yes, then a reference denture is the appropriate option. New teeth can match existing ones or can be idealized. You can let us know what you want to keep or change.
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