title: Fabrication of a functionally generated, implant-retained fixed partial denture.
abstract: Partially edentulous patients are frequently restored with implant-supported restorations between and opposing natural teeth. Differences in horizontal and vertical mobility of teeth and dental implants necessitate occlusal contact modification to create prostheses that harmonize with the opposing dentition. This article describes a functionally generated path technique to achieve optimal articulation between an implant-retained fixed partial denture and the patient's dentition.
authors.affiliation: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX 78236, USA.
authors.forename: Alan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Sutton
authors.forename: Donald W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Sheets
authors.forename: Douglas E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Ford
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants