Open AccessBar Retained Dento-Alveolar Prosthesis: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Kamala Kannan,
Lijo Isaac,
Sreenath Kunnathupara Bhaskaran,
Nirmal Raj,
Keerthana Sivakumar,
Dileepan Chandrasekaran
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-012-0245-3
Subject(s) - prosthesis , dental alveolus , dentistry , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , medicine , removable partial denture , soft tissue , oral hygiene , surgery , implant , dentures
A technique for restoring missing anterior teeth with associated extensive alveolar bone loss has been presented. This technique combines fixed and removable restorations where in removable prosthesis that restores the alveolar defect gets attached to the fixed prosthesis through precision attachment. The fixed prosthesis contributes to esthetics, function and also elevates patient's self image. The removable prosthesis provides the much needed soft tissue support and also facilitates oral hygiene maintenance.