An alternate treatment method for a fixed-detachable hybrid prosthesis: A clinical report☆☆☆★★★♢♢♢
Abstract
The inability to consistently achieve a passive fit with screw-retained implant prostheses is well documented in the literature. Cement-retained implant frameworks have been advocated for implant-retained fixed partial dentures. However, cement retention has not been routinely advocated for fixed-detachable hybrid prostheses. This article describes a method for fabricating a cement-retained fixed-detachable hybrid prosthesis. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed. (J Prosthet Dent 2003;89:239-43.)
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☆☆ aAssociate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas.
★ bAssistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Mississippi.
★★ cAssociate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Mississippi.
♢ dProfessor and Chairman, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Mississippi.
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PII: S0022-3913(02)52707-4
doi:10.1067/mpr.2003.39
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