title: Duplicate casts in fabrication of temporary removable partial dentures.
abstract: The use of blocked-out duplicate casts in the fabrication of temporary removable partial dentures has been described. Temporary removable partial dentures produced in this controlled manner fit properly and aid in minimizing intraoral damage. Accuracy of fit is assured because all relief is accomplished by block out on the surveyor during the laboratory phase rather than by random grinding of the prosthesis at insertion. In addition, the original cast is salvaged and can be used as a meaningful reference during the finishing process in the laboratory (Fig. 5).
mesh_terms: D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary