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Fixed Partial Denture: Metal Coping

Porcelain fused to metal dental crowns have the following layers: enamel, body dentin, gingival dentin, opaque and metal coping.

Porcelain fused to metal dental crown


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Removable Partial Denture: Equipoise Clasp

Equipoise Clasp was designed by Roach in 1930. Roach concepts on Equipoise were later modified by European and North American dentists giving us similar clasps concepts with other names.

Equipoise Clasp in Lower Removable Partial Denture


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Conventional Complete Dentures

Conventional complete dentures are made by taking accurate impressions of maxillary and mandibular denture bearing areas and associated structures. Complete dentures replace all of the natural dentition and associated structures of the maxilla or mandible. It is entirely supported by tissues – mucous membrane, connective tissues and underlying bone.

Upper and lower complete dentures


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Tooth Reduction for Fixed Partial Denture

Tooth Reduction

Amount of Preparation in Tooth Preparation for Fixed Partial Denture

Type of Restoration Facial Reduction Lingual Reduction Incisal / Occlusal Reduction
Acrylic Jacket Crown 0.75 – 1mm shoulder 0.75 – 1mm shoulder 1.5 – 2mm or 2/3 of the incisal 3rd

All ceramic fixed bridge with zirconium dioxide ceramic framework.


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All Ceramic Fixed Partial Dentures

Porcelain, resins and porcelain fused to metal are the classical and most often used materials in fixed partial prosthodontics. The teeth and presently – dental implants, used as support gives us very adequate prosthodontic rehabilitation.

All Ceramic Fixed Partial Denture with CAD CAM milled Zirconia Framework


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Removable Partial Denture: Extracoronal Attachment

Extracoronal Attachment is a type of precision attachment which involves two parts. The first half has a ball joint cantilevered from the abutment unit. The second part, is housed within the one piece casting framework. The attachment may involve a spring or an O ring or a similar component.

Extracoronal Attachment Retained Removable Partial Denture


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IPS e.max Veneers – Lithium Disilicate Veneers

Veneer is a thin tooth shaped glass ceramics facing luted to the underlying tooth structure using a filled resin. Veneers, also known as laminates, are usually done for esthetic purposes – to mask discoloration and to correct malformations of tooth shape, spacing and tooth chipping.

All Ceramic Veneer


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Temporary Removable Partial Denture

Temporary Removable Partial Dental Prosthesis is incorporated into a total denture treatment plan for various reasons. Temporary removable partial dentures are typically made of acrylic resin with wire retention and may include other components to provide support.

Sometimes replacement of missing teeth is necessary for short period of time such as for the sake of appearance while tissue is healing. Various functions of temporary denture for the partial edentulism strive to achieve the temporary goals with minimum time and cost.

Maxillary Temporary Removable Partial Denture

Photo 1 shows a transitional removable partial denture for a patient whose oral hygiene and periodontal condition is very poor.

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Flexible Dentures

Flexible dentures are becoming very popular nowadays. They are marketed as permanent, unbreakable and retentive restorations. Flexible dentures cost is higher than traditional removable partial dentures, but many patients pay that extra because of esthetics. Dentures with flexible framework are undeniably more esthetically pleasing than dentures with metal framework. Another property of Flexible partial denture is it follows or flexes with the contour of your arch even when it’s ill fitting.

Lower Flexible Removable Partial Denture Occlusal - Case #4


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Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown

Porcelain fused to metal crowns are constructed in metal alloy with porcelain fused to either all or most of its surface. PBC, also known as ceramics fused to metal dental crown is indicated in situations whrere a stronger restoration is needed, such as the presence of minimal interocclusal clearance. Compared to all ceramics dental crowns, the strength of this type of restoration is excellent.

Photo 1: Porcelain fused to metal dental crown


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