A precise design and fabrication method for metal base maxillary complete dentures.
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.
Mattie
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Department of Prosthodontics, Barkadale Air Force Base, La, USA.
Phoenix
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D003188:Composite Resins; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals
D003188:Composite Resins; D008670:Metals