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Fixed partial denture supported by all-ceramic copings: a clinical report
Roberto Pellecchia1, Ki-Ho Kang, Hiroshi Hirayama
1School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|September 3, 2004
Summary
This report details a novel prosthodontic treatment for a partially edentulous patient with a history of cleft lip, alveolar, and palate surgery. All-ceramic telescopic copings offer an esthetic alternative for fixed partial dentures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Patients with bilateral cleft lip, alveolar, and palate often present with partial edentulism.
- Traditional prosthodontic treatments may face esthetic challenges in these cases.
Observation:
- A clinical case of a partially edentulous patient with surgically repaired bilateral clefts was treated.
- The treatment involved fabricating a "telescopic" fixed partial denture.
Findings:
- Reinforced all-ceramic primary copings were utilized instead of traditional gold copings.
- This approach resulted in an improved esthetic outcome for the fixed partial denture.
Implications:
- All-ceramic primary copings present a viable, esthetically superior alternative for fixed partial dentures in specific clinical scenarios.
- This technique can enhance patient satisfaction and functional restoration in complex cases.