title: Using the existing prosthesis as a provisional restoration.
abstract: The remaking of a fixed prosthesis provides a unique opportunity of converting the existing prosthesis to a provisional restoration for use while a replacement is being made. This article describes a technique for using existing prostheses that offers several advantages: less potential wear, increased provisional strength and retention, decreased clinical time and esthetically acceptable contours.
authors: Department of Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry, Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536-0084.
authors: R T
authors: RT
authors: Williamson
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D017005:Dental Debonding / Q000379:methods; D003779:Denture Design; D003780:Denture Repair; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy