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Reinforcement of a mandibular complete denture with internal metal framework
J Heath Balch1, Pamela D Smith, Mark A Marin
1University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis, TN, USA. jbalch1@gmail.com
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|March 26, 2013
Abstract:
Metal framework reinforcement is used in complete dentures to improve the fracture resistance, dimensional stability, accuracy, weight, and retention of a definitive prosthesis. A novel technique for suspending a metal framework within the denture base of mandibular complete dentures is described.
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