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Provisional prosthodontic appliances in the combination fixed-removable reconstruction
I D Zinner1, F V Panno, L S Landa
1New York University College of Dentistry, New York.
Dental Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Combined fixed-removable prostheses using provisional templates help establish optimal occlusion, esthetics, and jaw relationships. This approach improves patient satisfaction and minimizes adjustments before final restoration construction.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthodontics
- Restorative dentistry
Background:
- Various combination fixed-removable prostheses have been developed.
- Establishing optimal occlusion, esthetics, and jaw relationships is crucial for successful prosthodontic treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the benefits of combined provisional prostheses in establishing desired occlusal harmony, esthetics, and jaw relationships.
- To assess the impact of provisional templates on patient management and satisfaction prior to definitive prosthesis construction.
Main Methods:
- Construction and utilization of combined provisional prostheses.
- Clinical evaluation of occlusal harmony, esthetics, and jaw relationships.
- Assessment of patient reaction and response to provisional restorations.
Main Results:
- Provisional templates facilitate the establishment of desired occlusal harmony, esthetics, and jaw relationships.
- The use of provisional prostheses leads to improved clinician-patient rapport and increased patient satisfaction.
- Minimization of postinsertion adjustments for definitive prostheses.
Conclusions:
- Combined provisional prostheses are effective tools for optimizing treatment outcomes in fixed-removable prosthodontics.
- Provisional templating enhances patient management and satisfaction by allowing pre-construction evaluation.
- This methodology contributes to more predictable and satisfactory final prosthetic restorations.