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Optimizing Function and Aesthetics in Kennedy Class 1 Prosthetic Rehabilitation: A Case Report
S Vandana Ajay1, Surbhi Bayaskar1, Tikeshwari Gurav1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
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Summary
For patients needing dental restoration for missing back teeth, a combined prosthesis offers a stable, non-surgical solution. This approach uses precision attachments to secure the restoration, avoiding implants or removable dentures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Partially edentulous patients with distal extensions face challenges in rehabilitation, especially if implants or removable prostheses are not viable options.
- Restoring posterior missing teeth requires addressing functional stresses on remaining teeth and bone structure.
- Fixed partial dentures are often impractical without a distal abutment.

