Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Removable partial denture design considerations where periodontally compromised teeth exist.

C A Hansen1, K E Clear, S D La Mar

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville 32610-0435, USA.

The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Gβγ-Mediated signaling in the heart: Implications of β and γ subunit heterogeneity.

Trends in cardiovascular medicine·2011
Same author

Endovascular treatment for symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage: transluminal balloon angioplasty compared with intraarterial papaverine.

Neurosurgical focus·2006
Same author

Procedure for provisional prosthesis characterization.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2001
Same author

A technique to help construct a stable maxillary record base for fixed prosthodontic treatment.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2001
Same author

A simple, predictable method for repositioning a complete denture for soft-lining procedures.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2001
Same author

Efficacy of transluminal angioplasty for the management of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Journal of neurosurgery·2000

Designing removable partial dentures for compromised dental arches requires specific modifications. These include strategic base placement and adaptable retainers to ensure long-term function and tooth replacement.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Prosthodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Periodontal Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Periodontally compromised teeth present challenges in removable partial denture design.
  • Standard denture designs may not adequately address the long-term needs of patients with compromised dental arches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential design modifications for removable partial dentures in periodontally compromised dental arches.
  • To ensure the longevity and adaptability of prostheses when abutment teeth are lost.

Main Methods:

  • Review of design principles for removable partial dentures.
  • Analysis of modifications to major connectors, finish lines, and retainer designs.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Multiple rests enhance vertical support and compensate for abutment loss.
  • Strategic placement of open or closed bases in the maxillary major connector aids future tooth replacement.
  • Modified finish lines improve resin-to-metal transitions.
  • Wire direct retainers offer better clasping, adjustability, and retentive capabilities for compromised teeth.

    • Conclusions:

    • Removable partial denture design modifications are crucial for periodontally compromised arches.
    • Adaptable designs incorporating features like multiple rests, strategic bases, and improved retainers enhance prosthesis longevity and patient outcomes.