Longevity of a maxillary 2-unit cantilever fixed partial denture: clinical report
Nassar, U.; Russett, S.
Journal 72(3): 253-255
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0709-8936 PMID: 16696893 Document Number: 601409
In this clinical report, we discuss the length of service and subsequent replacement of a maxillary anterior 2-unit cantilever fixed partial denture (FPD). The FPD provided 53 years of service to the patient and was finally replaced with a 2-unit porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) FPD. The original prosthesis replaced a missing maxillary lateral incisor using a partial coverage metal retainer, whereas the new FPD was designed with a complete coverage PFM retainer.