A hinged two-part partial denture used in conjunction with severely tilted teeth: a case report

A two-part sectional denture can be a useful treatment option when the presence of severe hard tissue undercuts compromises the provision of a satisfactory conventional prosthesis. This article presents a case report illustrating the effective use of a hinged two-part denture in restoring a mandibul...

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Published inThe European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry Vol. 22; no. 2; p. 64
Main Authors Singhota, S, Attrill, D C, Patel, U S, Murphy, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.06.2014
Subjects
Chromium Alloys - chemistry
Denture Design
Denture Retention - instrumentation
Denture, Partial, Removable
Female
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - classification
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - rehabilitation
Malocclusion, Angle Class II - rehabilitation
Mandible - pathology
Middle Aged
Patient Care Planning
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Summary:A two-part sectional denture can be a useful treatment option when the presence of severe hard tissue undercuts compromises the provision of a satisfactory conventional prosthesis. This article presents a case report illustrating the effective use of a hinged two-part denture in restoring a mandibular Kennedy Class IV edentulous area. A sectional denture approach was selected because of severe proximal and lingual undercuts.
ISSN:0965-7452
DOI:10.1922/EJPRD_1286Attrill03