title: A minimally invasive approach for a compromised treatment plan.
abstract: A primary goal in dentistry is the execution of appropriate treatment plans that are minimally invasive and maintainable. However, it is sometimes necessary to repair existing dental restorations or revise treatment plans to accommodate changes in a patient's condition. In the present case, a patient who was satisfied with a removable partial overdenture lost a critical abutment tooth. A creative, minimally invasive approach enabled the patient to keep his existing partial prosthesis and avoid the need for a full reconstruction or complete denture.
authors.forename: Wayne W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Maibaum
mesh_terms: D059605:Dental Implant-Abutment Design; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods