Overdentures for acquired and congenital anomalies: 2. Partial overdentures
Graser, G.N.; Rogoff, G.S.
International Journal of Prosthodontics 3(4): 361-367
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0893-2174 PMID: 2088372 Document Number: 352440
The use of complete overdentures for the restoration of acquired and congenital anomalies has been advocated for many years. This therapeutic approach can provide an esthetic and functional restoration for missing, malformed, or discolored dentition. For some patients, tissue coverage similar to a complete denture is disconcerting, especially when the majority of the teeth are present. The removable partial overdenture provides a functional, esthetic, and economical alternative. A technique is described for the fabrication of the partial overdenture for acquired and congenital anomalies.