title: Modern solutions for limited tooth loss in the dental arch.
abstract: Replacement of small numbers of teeth in the dental arch has traditionally required the construction of a conventional bridge or a removable partial denture where sound reasons exist to favour restoration. Two alternative treatments now increase the choice; resin-bonded bridgework and implant-supported prostheses. A discussion of their indications and the principles of their use are given.
authors.affiliation: King s College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Gilmour
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000473:pathology; D000044:Dental Abutments; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D007180:Incisor; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D014093:Tooth, Artificial