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Natural teeth replacing artificial teeth in a partial denture: a case report.
Sukanta Kumar Satapathy1, Ajay Pillai, Ramya Jyothi
1Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College & Hospital , Afzulgunj, Hyderabad-500012, Andhra Pradesh, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|October 3, 2013
Summary
Replacing missing anterior teeth with immediate partial dentures presents aesthetic challenges. This case report details using a patient's own natural tooth for a highly aesthetic and satisfactory immediate denture replacement.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Aesthetics
Background:
- Aesthetic replacement of anterior teeth in immediate partial dentures is challenging for prosthodontists.
- Matching size, color, shade, and shape with natural teeth is difficult, especially for patients with high aesthetic demands.
- Anterior tooth loss impacts appearance, psychological well-being, and oral function, affecting quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case report on using a patient's own natural tooth for replacement in an immediate partial denture.
- To address the challenges of achieving high aesthetic satisfaction in immediate anterior tooth replacement.
- To consider modern patient expectations regarding shade, shape, and size matching.
Main Methods:
- A case presentation of an immediate partial denture fabrication.
- Utilizing the patient's own natural tooth for aesthetic replacement of missing anterior teeth.
- Focusing on technique sensitivity to meet patient expectations for shade, shape, and size.
Main Results:
- Successful aesthetic replacement of a missing anterior tooth using the patient's natural tooth.
- High patient satisfaction achieved by meeting aesthetic demands.
- Demonstration of a viable technique for immediate partial denture fabrication in challenging cases.
Conclusions:
- Using a patient's own natural tooth can be a successful method for aesthetic replacement in immediate partial dentures.
- Careful consideration of shade, shape, and size is crucial for patient satisfaction.
- This technique addresses the aesthetic and functional concerns associated with anterior tooth loss.
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