title: Improving the esthetic replacement of missing anterior teeth: interaction between periodontics and a rotational path removable partial denture.
abstract: The rotational path of insertion concept for removable partial dentures (RPDs) can be used in esthetically demanding situations. This clinical report describes the treatment of a patient with an anterior maxillary edentulous area using a rotational path RPD. To optimally improve gingival esthetics and to allow proximal retention on the surveyors, a crown-lengthening surgical procedure was performed prior to prosthetic treatment on all teeth involved in this rehabilitation. When correctly planned and fabricated, this prosthesis allows excellent functional and esthetic results, minimizes tooth preparation, and reduces the tendency toward plaque accumulation.
authors: School of Dentistry, Federal University of Maranhao, Sao Luis, MA, Brazil.
authors: Leticia Machado
authors: LM
authors: Goncalves
authors: Jose Ribamar Sabino
authors: JR
authors: Bezerra-Junior
authors: Bruno Braga
authors: BB
authors: Benatti
authors: Ivone Lima
authors: IL
authors: Santana
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016556:Crown Lengthening; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic