title: Removable partial overdentures for the irradiated patient.
abstract: Patients who have received radiotherapy to the head and neck area must avoid dental extractions and seek simplicity in treatment and home care follow-up. For partially edentulous patients, removable partial overdenture therapy can fulfill these goals while maintaining the high level of function and aesthetics desired by patients.
authors.affiliation: New York University School of Dentistry, New York.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011878:Radiotherapy