title: Provisional treatment for resin-bonded fixed partial dentures.
abstract: The resin-bonded fixed partial denture is a conservative option for the replacement of a missing tooth. It has a good prognosis and offers several advantages over a conventional fixed partial denture. However, it does not allow for placement of a provisional fixed partial denture. In some situations, it is important to provide some type of interim treatment. This can be accomplished by several techniques, that include placement of either a removable or bonded replacement tooth. The provisional treatment can provide an esthetic solution and maintain tooth position while the fixed partial denture is being made by the dental laboratory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry, Augusta 30912-1260.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Caughman
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans