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Rehabilitation of a Spark Erosion Prosthesis: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Berger Julie C.,
Driscoll Carl F.
Publication year - 2006
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.2006.00085.x
Subject(s) - prosthesis , rehabilitation , dentistry , spark (programming language) , dental prosthesis , medicine , orthodontics , materials science , physical therapy , computer science , surgery , implant , programming language
When complex prostheses are fabricated, it is expected that at some point maintenance will be necessary. This clinical report documents a 10‐year‐old maxillary spark erosion prosthesis that had been repaired many times, was discolored, and exhibited significant signs of wear. The metal superstructure was intact; therefore, only the acrylic resin base and teeth needed to be replaced. To reduce both cost and time without the prosthesis for the patient, the rehabilitation was completed within 24 hours.