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Fig 2a: A full denture restoration with Fig 2b: The upper denture after implementation Fig 2c: In a close up, the reproduction cannot
biomimetic wax modeling in the articulator. in resin in the articulator. be differentiated from the original.

Fig 3: The biomimetic esthetic zone of a denture in the Fig 4: An additional piece for the gallery after implementation in resin,
macroscopic view. characterization and glazing.

Fig 5: The VITA MFT embedded in a Fig 6: Labial frenulum and attached gingiva Fig 7: The VITA MFT denture tooth in an
completely natural environment. made of light pink resin. absolutely lifelike environment.

What are the characteristics of the natural mucogingival anatomy, How do patients react to your work? Are there noticeable positive
and why is it so important to reproduce them individually for each effects after the insertion?
patient? They appreciate that something has been reconstructed that they
The mucogingival anatomy consists of the interdental papillae, the once had, but unfortunately lost. This has a positive psychological
gingival margins, the attached gingiva, the interdental furrows, the effect on the patient and helps ensure that removable dentures
mucogingival border area, the cheek and labial frenulum, and it ends are no longer a taboo subject. The moment patients take the
in the gingivobuccal fold. One question I have been asked countless prosthesis out of their mouth to clean it, they do not just see a piece
times by dentists and dental technicians regarding mucogingival of plastic that symbolizes aging. They see something that does more
reproduction is: Why should they make dentures with all this detail if than just help them perform basic functions. They see something
no one sees it when the patient speaks or smiles? The answer is simple. personal that they can accept much more easily, that helps them regain
The patient is the one who sees it. Patients notice all of these details their confidence. Patients start smiling again, and this improves their
and the effort someone has put into it. quality of life.

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