title: A Contemporary Framework and Suprastructure Ceramic Design for Posterior Implant Fixed Partial Denture.
abstract: Bone and soft tissue deformities in long-standing partial edentulism are commonly treated with implant therapy. The various ceramic restorative systems available and digital technology allow for customization of design and material selection. A substructure design that mimics tooth preparation in a custom zirconia framework with a lithium disilicate suprastructure is presented as an effort to address the functional and esthetic challenges posed by long-standing posterior partial edentulism. The aim is to present several contemporary elements of design to address the functional, esthetic, and maintenance needs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Matilda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dhima
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; C493120:lithia disilicate; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide
keywords: Zirconia framework; abutment; cement; ceramic; gingiva; implant; partial edentulism