title: Partial dentures for patients with advanced tooth wear.
abstract: Many patients attend their dentist for advice, and often treatment, for tooth wear. Poor appearance and inadequate function are the most common presenting complaints but occasionally treatment is needed for acute or chronic pain or sensitivity. Although patients often prefer a fixed replacement for the missing tooth structure this is not always possible or appropriate. This article presents the practical aspects of managing patients with advanced tooth wear using removable partial dentures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, London.
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Hemmings
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Howlett
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Woodley
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*