title: Periodontal prosthesis: creating successful restorations.
abstract: When the dentition is mutilated by periodontal disease, it's hard to restore. The authors outline the mechanical and biological problems to overcome in treating advanced periodontal disease.
authors.affiliation: Fixed Prosthodontics Associates, Tacoma, Wash. 98424.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Kois
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Spear
mesh_terms: D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010515:Periodontal Prosthesis; D010516:Periodontal Splints