A temporary form representing the base of a denture; used for making maxillomandibular (jaw) relation records or for arranging artificial trial placement in the mouth to ensure exact fit of a denture.
What is the minimum thickness of base plate?
A minimum thickness of 12 mm is recommended for posts and lightly loaded columns, while 20 mm minimum thickness is recommended for normal applications (after Ref. 7). Preferred plate thicknesses for the base plate are: 12, 16, 20, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40. Base plates are typically cut to size using thermal processes.