title: Duplication of anterior provisional fixed partial dentures for the final restoration.
abstract: Using the provisional restoration as a testing ground to increase the predictability of a final restoration is well understood. With the resolution of issues through a well-developed provisional restoration comes the challenge of duplicating its contours in the final prosthesis. A method is described using elastomer impression putty and a molten wax technique by which the contours of a provisional anterior fixed partial denture can be duplicated. The described method is particularly useful when the replication of a specific irregular tooth arrangement is mandated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of California, School of Dentistry, San Francisco.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Sze
mesh_terms: D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D007283:Inlay Casting Wax; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane; D007283:Inlay Casting Wax