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Fabrication of a functionally generated, implant‐retained fixed partial denture
Author(s) -
Sutton Alan J.,
Sheets Donald W.,
Ford Douglas E.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1016/s1059-941x(03)00105-0
Subject(s) - dentistry , dentition , articulation (sociology) , removable partial denture , implant , orthodontics , dental abutments , dental prosthesis , medicine , dentures , surgery , politics , political science , law
Partially edentulous patients are frequently restored with implant‐supported restorations between and opposing natural teeth. Differences in horizontal and vertical mobility of teeth and dental implants necessitate occlusal contact modification to create prostheses that harmonize with the opposing dentition. This article describes a functionally generated path technique to achieve optimal articulation between an implant‐retained fixed partial denture and the patient's dentition.