The role of hemisection in the prosthetic management of a distal extension ridge--a case report

This case report illustrates the use of hemisection to minimize the distal extension span. The LR6 was the only molar next to a distal extension of the lower Kennedy's Class II ridge. Its unrestorable distal root was removed and its mesial portion was retained to serve as an effective antagonis...

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Published inDental update Vol. 41; no. 6; p. 514
Main Authors Pai, A R Vivekananda, Babu, V Mohan, Kundabala, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.07.2014
Subjects
Crowns
Dental Abutments
Dental Clasps
Denture, Partial, Removable
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - rehabilitation
Mandible - pathology
Middle Aged
Molar - surgery
Periapical Periodontitis - therapy
Pulpitis - therapy
Root Canal Therapy
Tooth Root - surgery
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Summary:This case report illustrates the use of hemisection to minimize the distal extension span. The LR6 was the only molar next to a distal extension of the lower Kennedy's Class II ridge. Its unrestorable distal root was removed and its mesial portion was retained to serve as an effective antagonist and abutment tooth and lessen the extent of right distal extension. Regarding the prosthetic rehabilitation of distal extensions, hemisection can be advantageous and offered as an alternative to other treatment modalities.
ISSN:0305-5000
DOI:10.12968/denu.2014.41.6.514