title: A technique for converting an existing denture into a cast metal-reinforced implant-retained overdenture.
abstract: Prosthesis fracture is a common complication associated with implant-retained overdentures. A new overdenture can be strengthened by incorporating a cast metal reinforcement during processing. The authors describe a technique for converting an existing conventional nonreinforced serviceable denture into an overdenture that includes a cast metal reinforcement and its attachments.
authors.affiliation: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10468, USA. ira.orenstein@va.gov
authors.forename: Ira H
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Orenstein
authors.forename: Bradley F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Weinstein
authors.forename: Asher S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Gelman
authors.forename: Serge
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fiks
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: McCartney
mesh_terms: D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003828:Denture, Overlay