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The light-cured composite restoration: an adjunct to removable partial prosthodontics
1University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, Memphis, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|February 1, 1996
Summary
Preparing the mouth for removable partial dentures involves tooth modification. Composite restorations are effective for adjusting abutment tooth morphology to meet denture design needs.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Fabricating removable partial dentures requires meticulous oral preparation.
- Abutment tooth morphology must align with prosthesis design and patient factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of tooth preparation in removable partial denture fabrication.
- To emphasize the utility of composite restorations in modifying abutment teeth.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical experience and research findings on tooth preparation techniques.
- Evaluation of composite restorations as an adjunct in prosthodontic treatment planning.
Main Results:
- Altering abutment tooth form via enameloplasty or restorative procedures is often necessary.
- Composite restorations demonstrate suitability for preparing the oral environment for dentures.
Conclusions:
- Composite restorations are a valuable tool for optimizing abutment tooth preparation in removable partial denture cases.
- Successful denture fabrication is enhanced by appropriate modifications to tooth morphology.