title: A simplified technique for fabricating esthetic cast metal occlusal surfaces for dentures.
abstract: This article describes a simplified method for making esthetic cast metal occlusal surfaces. Monoplane posterior acrylic resin block teeth, cast in a nickel-chrome alloy, are coated with silane and an esthetic composite resin veneer is applied to the buccal surface. These veneered posterior metal teeth are incorporated in the wax setup and the dentures are processed and finished. The dentist's routine technique for delivering dentures to the patient can be followed.
authors.affiliation: Removable Prosthodontic Service, U.S. Army DENTAC, Fort Gordon, Ga.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Krantz
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Ivanhoe
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Adrian
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design; D003829:Denture, Partial; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys