Galvanoforming for large-span fixed restorations in the treatment of periodontally compromised patients.
Large-span fixed restorations in the treatment of periodontally compromised patients are technically difficult to realize. Despite existing techniques of regenerative periodontal surgery and implant therapy aimed at preventing large spans by increasing the number of abutments, prosthetic complications do occur. The present article describes a method that introduces galvanic caps to conventional prosthetic technology, which facilitates clinical procedures and reduces complications by improving precision of fit.
Haas
Michael
M
Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria. m-haas@m-haas.at
Wimmer
Gernot
G
Polansky
Raoul
R
D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004595:Electroplating / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000628:therapy; D006047:Gold Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000628:therapy; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D013499:Surface Properties
D003738:Dental Cements; D006047:Gold Alloys