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[Removable partial denture principles applied to indirect bonded fixed partial denture in posterior teeth].
N Garcia Hernandes1, C A de Freitas, L E Quintanilha
1Faculdade de Odontología de Lins - IALIM.
Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Lins
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study introduces a novel adhesive prosthesis technique for posterior teeth. The method conserves tooth structure by using principles from removable partial dentures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Adhesive prostheses offer conservative restoration options for posterior teeth.
- Traditional techniques may require significant enamel removal, potentially compromising tooth structure.
- Removable partial prostheses utilize retentive principles that could be adapted for fixed restorations.
Observation:
- A clinical case involving an adhesive prosthesis on posterior teeth is presented.
- The proposed technique integrates retentive elements typically found in removable partial prostheses.
- This approach aims to minimize the need for extensive enamel preparation.
Findings:
- The alternative technique successfully applied retentive principles from removable partial dentures to an adhesive prosthesis.
- Enamel elimination was significantly reduced compared to conventional adhesive methods.
- The clinical case demonstrated the feasibility and potential benefits of this modified approach.
Implications:
- This technique offers a more tooth-conserving alternative for posterior adhesive restorations.
- It expands the application of retentive principles in fixed prosthodontics.
- Further research could validate this method for broader clinical use in restorative dentistry.