The Suction Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Mandibular Complete Dentures

For the edentulous patient who cannot receive implants, whether for financial or anatomical reasons, the suction-effective mandibular complete denture offers a non-surgical way out. Edgar García-Zea takes the prosthodontic techniques of Jiro Abe as his basis and carries them into a contemporary digital workflow. The protocol unfolds in chronological order: functional assessment and anatomical analysis, preliminary impressions, border moulding and definitive impressions, intraoral and facial scanning of the edentulous patient, tooth selection, design in Exocad, prototyping and delivery. A practical guide for prosthodontists and technicians wanting to improve the retention, stability and chewing capacity of their lower dentures.