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A composite resin veneer occlusal surface on an overlay partial denture
1University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson.
Compendium (Newtown, Pa.)
|February 11, 1991
Summary
This study presents a technique for restoring severely worn teeth using composite resin veneers bonded to partial denture frameworks. This method offers a durable and aesthetic solution for patients with significant tooth wear.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Severely worn dentition presents complex restorative challenges.
- Overlay removable partial dentures require durable and esthetic occlusal restoration materials.
Observation:
- A technique was developed to adapt light-curing composite resin veneers and an opaquing medium with chemical adhesion properties.
- This adaptation was applied to a partial denture framework in a patient exhibiting severe tooth wear.
Findings:
- Composite resin veneers demonstrate favorable wear properties suitable for occlusal restoration.
- The described technique successfully integrated composite resin veneers onto a partial denture framework.
Implications:
- This technique provides a viable method for restoring function and esthetics in cases of severe tooth wear.
- Composite resin veneers are effective biomaterials for overlay removable partial dentures, improving patient outcomes.