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An atypical chairside immediate denture: a clinical report
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA. agotlieb@nova.edu
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|September 12, 2001
Summary
This report details creating an immediate complete denture by replicating a patient's old fixed prosthesis. This chairside procedure restored function when supporting teeth failed, offering a practical solution.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- A patient required a new dental prosthesis due to the failure of an extensive fixed prosthesis.
- The existing fixed prosthesis was non-serviceable due to significant loss of integrity in supporting abutment teeth.
Observation:
- The patient presented with a failing extensive fixed prosthesis.
- The supporting abutment teeth had experienced major loss of integrity.
Findings:
- An immediate complete denture was fabricated chairside.
- The fabrication process replicated the existing fixed prosthesis.
- The replicated prosthesis was integrated into the immediate complete denture.
Implications:
- This chairside fabrication technique offers a viable solution for patients needing immediate tooth replacement.
- Replicating existing prostheses can streamline the fabrication of immediate dentures.
- This approach addresses functional and aesthetic concerns in complex restorative cases.