Abstract
This report describes the continued treatment of a geriatric patient with a
mandibular lateral discontinuity defect and existing mandibular implantretained
removable complete prosthesis opposing a maxillary complete
denture. The purpose is to present a method of addressing patient concerns
about existing esthetics and function using provisional restorations that permit
gradual alterations to confirm operator and patient approval prior to
fabrication of definitive prostheses. This technique allows the dentist to better
accommodate the loss of dexterity, decreased adaptability, and other problems
often complicating design of dental prostheses for aging patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 201-209 |
Journal | Int J Med and Dent Sci |
Volume | 2 |
State | Published - Jul 2013 |