Advantages:
- The patient avoids the stress that the removable partial denture will be “visible”
- The patient adaptation is easier
- It is more aesthetic solution from all partial dentures
- Excellent stability
Disadvantages:
- Increased cost of a conventional removable partial denture
- In case of breakage of the dental crowns, the patient is burdened with a new treatment plan with crowns and relining the removable partial denture, if this is possible
Indications:
- In all cases that the treatment plan is removable denture and the patient wants an aesthetic solution
Contraindications:
- Patients with Periodontitis where there is a risk of future loss of the adjacent teeth
Procedure:
1st visit:
• Eventually color measurement with SpectroShade™ Micro
• Taking initial impressions of the upper and the lower jaw for the construction of individual trays and temporary crown
2nd visit :
• Preparation of the teeth
• Taking the final impression with individual trays
• Fitting temporary crown
3rd visit:
• Removal of temporary crown
• Evaluation of the metal base of the crown
• Wax Rim of the denture
• Repositioning temporary crown
4th visit :
• Removal of temporary crown
• Evaluation of the dental crown with dental attachments (prepared crowns still not polished)
• Final evaluation of the fitting of the denture teeth and the shape, size and color of the teeth
• Repositioning of temporary crown
5th visit:
• Removal of temporary crown
• Final cementation of the dental crowns with attachments
• Final fitting of the partial denture
• Leaving the clinic with a radiant smile, you can eat directly
6th visit:
• Final evaluation a week later