title: Acid-etch retained cast metal prostheses: a seven-year retrospective study.
abstract: The results of this study showed: retention rate was good, caries on the retainer teeth was almost nonexistent, and the supporting tissue clinically did not appear to have a greater incidence of periodontal problems. We believe that these results indicate that the cast acid-etch retained anterior prosthesis should be considered a permanent restoration and a valuable aid for the dental patient.
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012189:Retrospective Studies