silicate-cement and Jaw--Edentulous--Partially

This clinical report describes the use of maxillary and mandibular overlay removable partial dentures to treat a patient with class III skeletal malocclusion and a posterior open-occlusal relationship. Overlay removable partial denture therapy was used as an alternative to other options such as orthodontics and combined orthodontic/oral surgery procedures; it satisfied the esthetic and functional requirements of the patient and provided a stable occlusion. Overlay removable partial dentures are a reversible and relatively inexpensive treatment for patients with congenital or acquired anomalies, but the potential disadvantages of these prostheses include compromised esthetics when the dentures are removed; caries and periodontal disease as a result of poor oral hygiene; and veneer material fracture, debonding, discoloration, and wear.

Topics: Chromium Alloys; Dental Clasps; Dental Veneers; Denture Design; Denture Retention; Denture, Overlay; Denture, Partial, Immediate; Denture, Partial, Removable; Esthetics, Dental; Female; Glass Ionomer Cements; Humans; Jaw, Edentulous, Partially; Malocclusion, Angle Class III; Mandible; Maxilla; Middle Aged; Silicate Cement; Tooth, Artificial; Vertical Dimension

The final results of this case were pleasing to the patient and the dentist (Fig. 5). The missing teeth had been replaced, function had been restored, the anterior crowding had been eliminated (Fig. 6), and the bioesthetic symmetry and harmony had been restored (Fig. 7). The patient reported a dramatic increase in self confidence with her peers. (Fig. 8) Special thanks to Michael Milner for the excellent Laboratory work provided for this case.

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Ceramics; Composite Resins; Crowns; Dental Porcelain; Dental Restoration, Permanent; Dental Veneers; Denture Design; Denture, Partial; Female; Glass Ionomer Cements; Humans; Jaw, Edentulous, Partially; Malocclusion; Middle Aged; Patient Care Planning; Silicate Cement