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Multi-unit fixed partial denture for a bilateral cleft palate patient: a clinical report
I Watanabe1, K S Kurtz, E Watanabe
1Department of Biomaterials Science, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. iwatanabe@bcd.tamhsc.edu
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|July 14, 2005
Summary
Dental prostheses are needed for cleft palate patients. A composite veneered fixed partial denture offers a definitive solution, providing good aesthetics and function for bilateral cleft palate cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Craniofacial Anomalies
Background:
- Patients with cleft palate require dental prostheses for optimal oral function and aesthetics.
- Orthodontic treatment is crucial for establishing stable occlusion before definitive prosthodontic rehabilitation.
- Long-span fixed partial dentures are a common treatment modality for replacing missing teeth.
Observation:
- This case report details the use of a resin composite veneered long-span fixed partial denture.
- The prosthesis was applied to a patient with a bilateral cleft palate.
- Stable occlusion was achieved orthodontically prior to prosthesis placement.
Findings:
- The resin composite veneered fixed partial denture successfully restored aesthetics and function.
- The long-span design accommodated the specific needs of the cleft palate patient.
- The definitive prosthesis integrated well after orthodontic preparation.
Implications:
- This approach offers a viable prosthetic solution for adults with bilateral cleft palate.
- Composite veneered fixed partial dentures can provide satisfactory long-term outcomes in complex cases.
- Further research into long-term efficacy and patient-reported outcomes is warranted.
