title: A maxillary laser-welded component removable partial denture: a clinical report.
abstract: Component removable partial dentures (RPDs) are fabricated in pieces and assembled on the definitive cast. The treatment modality described is believed by the authors to optimize the passive fit and frictional retention of the RPD. Increased frictional retention and stability is believed to improve the clinical performance of the RPD. Patients may thereby benefit from more esthetic and more durable prostheses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Graduate Prosthodontics. Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA. daniel.domagala@marquette.edu
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Domagala
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Waliszewski
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016734:Dental Clasps; D012994:Dental Soldering / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D003765:Models, Dental; D014896:Welding / Q000295:instrumentation