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Repair of a removable partial denture using gold occlusals

G W Cobb1

  • 1University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson 39216-4505, USA.

Journal of Prosthodontics : Official Journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Cast gold occlusals can repair worn denture teeth caused by limited space, preventing further damage and extending prosthesis life. This method solves acrylic resin tooth breakage and wear issues in existing removable partial dentures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Limited interarch space in removable partial dentures leads to acrylic resin tooth wear and breakage.
  • This can cause supraeruption of opposing teeth and decreased vertical dimension of occlusion.
  • Existing prostheses with worn teeth often lack solutions, unlike newly constructed ones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a repair procedure for removable partial dentures with worn teeth due to minimal interarch space.
  • To present cast gold occlusals as a solution for damaged acrylic resin denture teeth.

Main Methods:

  • A repair technique for a removable partial denture with severely worn acrylic resin teeth was detailed.
  • A thin, abraded denture tooth was prepared and covered with a cast gold restoration.

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Main Results:

  • The cast gold restoration successfully addressed the abrasion and breakage of the acrylic resin denture tooth.
  • The repair extended the functional service life of the removable partial denture.

Conclusions:

  • Cast gold occlusals are an effective solution for repairing worn denture teeth in cases of limited interarch space.
  • This technique can prevent or minimize complications like tooth breakage and supraeruption, enhancing prosthesis longevity.