title: Replacement of a fractured unilateral removable partial denture with a nonrigid fixed prosthesis: a clinical report.
abstract: Replacement of a fractured unilateral RPD with a five-unit nonrigid FPD was described in this clinical report, with the following advantages. (1) Swallowing or aspiration of a unilateral removable prosthesis will be avoided. (2) Fracture of solid metal connectors is diminished. (3) Metal-ceramic retainers and pontics will improve the patient's esthetic and functional demands.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Air Force, Sheppard Air Force Base, Tex., USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Bohnenkamp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D011475:Prosthesis Failure