title: Removal of a metal-ceramic fixed partial denture with a loose retainer.
abstract: In clinical practice, it is necessary to remove a ceramic-veneered fixed partial denture when an abutment becomes loose. When possible, the fixed partial denture is removed in a single piece, allowing recementation when appropriate. A 1-piece removal is challenging, often putting the veneer and abutment teeth at risk for damage. This article describes a technique for fabricating and using a 2-piece matrix that both protects the prosthesis and better directs removal forces along the long axis of the abutments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 78229, USA. Verrett@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Ronald G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Verrett
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mansueto
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002484:Cementation; D002516:Ceramics; D000044:Dental Abutments; D017005:Dental Debonding / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003780:Denture Repair / Q000379:methods; D003781:Denture Retention; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D019415:Torque
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys