title: A new approach to fabricating the occlusal surfaces of removable prostheses.
abstract: A procedure is introduced to fabricate the occlusal surfaces of removable prostheses that oppose ceramic restorations or ceramic denture teeth. It involves the use of a heat-processed glass ceramic material in the form of onlays over the plastic denture teeth. This procedure provides for more wear compatibility, improved esthetics, and individualized occlusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass., USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hirayama
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Andritsakis
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Petridis
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics; D003764:Dental Materials; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays / Q000379:methods; D008334:Mandible; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; C023506:Glass ceramics