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Immediate fixed partial dentures.
R D Jordan1, S A Aquilino, J M Leary
1Department of Removable Prosthodontics, University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 1, 1988
Summary
This technique provides immediate fixed partial denture replacement for lost teeth, allowing pre-extraction modifications. Indirect provisional restoration ensures a clean extraction site, leading to improved patient comfort and function.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthetics
- Oral surgery
Background:
- Tooth loss necessitates prosthetic replacement.
- Immediate restorations offer functional and aesthetic benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a technique for immediate fixed partial denture replacement.
- To highlight the advantages of indirect provisional restoration.
Main Methods:
- Modification of pre-extraction teeth or diagnostic wax-up.
- Indirect fabrication of the provisional restoration.
- Placement of the fixed partial denture post-extraction.
Main Results:
- Immediate replacement of lost dentition achieved.
- Pre-extraction modifications incorporated.
- Contamination of extraction site avoided.
- Enhanced postoperative patient comfort and function.
Conclusions:
- The described technique enables efficient immediate fixed partial denture replacement.
- Indirect provisional fabrication is key to maintaining site integrity and patient well-being.