title: Adding a posterior palatal seal to a metal-based prosthesis.
abstract: A method of adding an acrylic resin posterior palatal seal to a cast base metal palate of a maxillary complete denture is presented. The technique may be used to create the original posterior palatal seal or to enhance an existing seal. The advantages and disadvantages of the metal palate are discussed. The clinical technique is presented along with the representative laboratory metal etching information.
authors.forename: H E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Lyon
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins