title: DIY dentures--a case report.
abstract: Minor self adjustments to dentures is a common finding. This case report describes do-it-yourself major adjustments to a removable prosthesis in an attempt to convert it to a fixed prosthesis and the resultant damage to the dental tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Science, Bristol Dental School and Hospital.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Jagger
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000293:injuries; D003780:Denture Repair / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012648:Self Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000209:etiology*