title: Restoration of posterior edentulous areas when space precludes conventional treatment: a case report.
abstract: Interarch space is sometimes severely restricted, precluding the use of a conventional removable partial denture design. The treatment of a patient with bilateral posterior edentulous spaces and insufficient interarch space is described. A modified removable partial denture with metal bases and metal pontics covered with facial veneers of tooth-colored resin was used to provide a functional and esthetic restoration.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008670:Metals