Dr Finlay Sutton

BDS, DGDP (UK), MSc, MFDS RCS Ed, MRD RCS Ed, PhD, FDS (Rest Dent) RCS Ed FCGDent
Registered Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Endodontics

Title: The engineering advantages of the Scandinavian Hygienic RPD approach over classic British/American teachings in challenging prosthodontic cases.  

Aims & Objectives:

• To learn that Scandinavian Hygienic RPD designs are superior to classic British/American designs for partially dentate patients including maxillofacial removable prosthodontics.
• To see construction methods and function of partial dentures which work like removable bridges, protecting the periodontium of compromised abutment teeth.
• To appreciate that well designed and well-made removable dentures are valid alternatives to implant supported restorations
• To learn a system of partial denture design which anticipates future abutment failure allowing artificial tooth additions onto cobalt chromium minor connectors of the denture later.

Abstract:
I will present the techniques I use to make partial dentures which function like “removable bridges”, proving they are still a viable alternative to dental implant supported restorations. In addition, I will present a design system which allows for future modification and tooth additions onto cobalt chromium minor connectors in the event of support teeth failure, which is particularly relevant in the heavily restored dentition. The partial denture design is based on a solid chassis (major connector) splinting mobile teeth protecting their periodontium from heavy occlusal forces. As well as discussing tooth positioning and partial denture occlusion I will show how I make accurate impressions to make precisely fitting partial dentures. In summary, I will share the steps I use to achieve predictable results for RPDs in partially dentate patients and patients having maxillofacial defects, showing how I manage many combinations of missing teeth.   

Biography:
Finlay is based in Garstang (North West England) limiting his clinical work to removable prosthodontics. Together with his highly skilled dental technician (Rowan Garstang), working in the room next door, they provide superbly functioning and life-like dentures profoundly improving their patients’ quality of life.

Finlay loves teaching dental professionals how to provide state of the art dentures, aiming to ignite enthusiasm for removable prosthodontics.

Finlay qualified in 1993 and spent 6 years in general practice, during this time he found prosthodontics unpredictable and as a result stressful. This led him to leave general practice and gain a further 7 years formal training in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry at Manchester and Liverpool dental hospitals prior to establishing his specialist referral practice in 2007.

Finlay concentrates his professional life within three areas of removable prosthodontics, namely; 1. clinical provision for patients, 2. training/lecturing/mentorship for dental professionals, 3. research and development.