title: Premolar distalization to eliminate the free-end removable partial denture.
abstract: This article is intended to give an overview of an alternative treatment plan for mandibular posterior replacements and descriptions of techniques. Practitioners who possess a basic knowledge of fixed prosthodontics and corrective orthodontic capabilities could successfully treat such a case.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Ricciani
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D000044:Dental Abutments; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*