The provisional fixed partial denture.
A discussion of the rationale and requirements of the provisional restoration in fixed prosthetic dentistry has been presented. The imporatnce of this phase of restorative densitry and a survey of techniques for making interim restorations were gleaned from a review of the literature. A method for the fabrication of a provisional fixed partial denture using an acrylic resin interocclusal record was described and illustrated.
D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning