title: Fabricating a gold occlusal platform on a removable partial denture to help prevent extrusion of mandibular incisors.
abstract: A clinical procedure is presented in which a maxillary removable partial denture (RPD) replacing anterior teeth was fabricated with a cast gold anterior occlusal platform. This treatment is indicated to correct abrasion caused by extruded mandibular anterior teeth on the maxillary RPD. The advantages compared with prosthetic teeth supported by an acrylic resin base or metal-backed facings are discussed. This technique allows for development of optimal esthetics, strength, and durability, while preventing further extrusion and excessive wear of the teeth occluding against prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, Jackson 39216-4505, USA.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Cobb
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Metcalf
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Duncan
mesh_terms: D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D006047:Gold Alloys