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Titanium Palate Maxillary Overdenture: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Stevenson Gene C.,
Connelly Mark E.
Publication year - 1992
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 - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1992.tb00429.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , orthodontics , titanium , medicine , materials science , metallurgy
A clinical technique of using a cast titanium base in a maxillary overdenture for a patient with bruxism who has a history of repeated midline denture fractures is presented. The advantages of a metal palate and the favorable properties of titanium are discussed. This treatment provides the practitioner with a practical option for successfully treating difficult overdenture or conventional denture patients.