title: Cleft palate rehabilitation using a resin-bonded split-post prosthesis.
abstract: For the patient described in this report a nonprecious metal alloy that contains neither beryllium nor nickel was used. The retainers were sandblasted with 50 microns alumina and cemented by using a resin that bonds chemically to metal. With good oral hygiene and regular review the resin-bonded split-post prosthesis should provide a long period of service. In contrast to conventional fixed restorations, failure of this type of prosthesis is not highly destructive and other restorative options are still possible if failure occurs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Cardiff Dental Hospital and School, Wales.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lock
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000044:Dental Abutments; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003738:Dental Cements; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003738:Dental Cements; D012117:Resins, Synthetic