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IMRA: Immediate maxillary replacement appliance for anterior teeth.
Joel Silver1, James Apltauer, Jeffrey Blye
1Js196@nyu.edu
The New York State Dental Journal
|September 8, 2011
Summary
This study presents an immediate, low-cost dental solution for replacing missing anterior teeth quickly. The technique offers a temporary, esthetic, and functional prosthesis without laboratory time.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Emergency tooth replacement poses challenges for dentists and patients.
- Laboratory-fabricated prostheses are time-consuming and expensive.
- Patients experience extended edentulism during fabrication.
Observation:
- A novel procedure for immediate anterior tooth replacement is described.
- This method bypasses traditional laboratory fabrication.
- The focus is on rapid, cost-effective solutions.
Findings:
- An immediate, low-cost, removable anterior tooth prosthesis can be constructed chairside.
- The appliance provides esthetic, phonetic, and lip support.
- It serves as a temporary solution, not for chewing.
Implications:
- Offers a viable interim solution for patients needing urgent anterior tooth replacement.
- Reduces patient anxiety and improves quality of life during the waiting period for permanent prostheses.
- Provides a practical, accessible option for immediate esthetic and functional restoration.
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