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Metal Framework Denture PDF
Metal Framework Denture PDF
SUMMARY The advantages of removable partial den- incisors were extracted. The main part of the frame-
tures with cobaltchromium frameworks over those work was constructed and its fit tested. A second
made entirely of acrylic resin, in oral health and casting was laser-welded to the lingual plate of the
hygiene, are well documented. However, in cases first casting to support the artificial incisor teeth.
where teeth are to be extracted for fitting the This technique avoids the need to make an acrylic
removable partial denture, a difficulty arises resin temporary denture but incurs the cost of the
because of the need to test the fit of the removable additional technical work and so the advantages
partial denture framework. The advent of two may be considered to be economically neutral.
modern technologies laser welding and metal KEYWORDS: removable partial dentures, immediate
bonding agents make it possible to test the fit of replacement dentures, cobaltchromium, laser
the major part of the framework prior to adding welding, bonding agents
additional metal components to support artificial
teeth. A case is described in which the four lower Accepted for publication 5 December 2004
Fig. 4. The denture has been completed, the incisor teeth have
been extracted and the denture fitted.
Discussion
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