title: A precise design and fabrication method for metal base maxillary complete dentures.
abstract: Metal bases sometimes are used to enhance the physical properties of complete dentures. Unfortunately, improper positioning of metal-resin finish lines may adversely affect phonetics. In the past, placement of these finish lines has been somewhat arbitrary. This article describes a precise method for the placement and contour of metal-resin finish lines. The resultant prostheses should exhibit surfaces that reestablish proper anatomic, physiologic, and phonetic contours.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Barkadale Air Force Base, La, USA.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Mattie
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Phoenix
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D008670:Metals