Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 11, 2026
3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
Published on: August 4, 2020
Retrofitting an esthetic post and core to salvage a six-unit fixed partial denture
B A Farley1, J W Curtis, D J Hoyt
1Department of Oral Diagnosis and Patient Services, Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Augusta 30912, USA.
Fractured post and core restorations in a fixed partial denture can be challenging. This case demonstrates salvaging a dental bridge by retrofitting a new post and core in a fractured abutment tooth.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Post and core restorations are used to support extensively damaged teeth.
- Fracture of abutment teeth poses a significant clinical challenge for fixed partial dentures.
Observation:
- A patient with a maxillary anterior six-unit fixed partial denture experienced abutment tooth fracture.
- One abutment tooth fractured, while the other debonded with post-core separation.
Findings:
- The fractured abutment tooth was successfully restored with a new porcelain-fused-to-metal post and core.
- This retrofitted restoration allowed for the salvage of the existing fixed partial denture.
Implications:
- This case highlights a viable method for managing fractured abutments in fixed partial dentures.
- Salvaging complex prosthodontic restorations through innovative post and core techniques is possible.
More Related Videos
05:54Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla
Published on: October 18, 2021
03:02Impact of Fabrication Techniques and Polishing Procedures on Surface Roughness of Denture Base Resins
Published on: January 17, 2025