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[Case report: long-term follow-up of a transitional denture]
1Department of Stomatognathic Science and Occlusion, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo. itou.masayasu@nihon-u.ac.jp
Nihon Hotetsu Shika Gakkai Zasshi
|August 6, 2008
Summary
This study demonstrates how a removable partial denture (RPD) was designed to accommodate future tooth loss, enabling long-term function for a patient with severe periodontitis. The innovative design allowed for repeated additions and repairs over nine years.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Periodontology
Background:
- A 70-year-old female patient presented with severe periodontitis and a poorly fitting removable partial denture (RPD), leading to chewing difficulties.
- The maxillary anterior residual teeth had a poor prognosis, but the patient declined extraction.
Observation:
- The RPD was strategically designed to incorporate future tooth additions and repairs.
- This design facilitated the integration of new teeth as the patient's condition progressed.
Findings:
- The maxillary RPD successfully functioned for nine years, incorporating multiple additional teeth and undergoing necessary repairs.
- The metal plate design was crucial for accommodating the loss of residual teeth over time.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of forward-thinking RPD design in managing progressive periodontal disease.
- Anticipatory design can lead to extended functional longevity of prosthetic devices, improving patient quality of life.