Maxillary Cast Partial Denture and Mandibular Implant-Supported Metal-Ceramic Prosthesis With a Split Framework to Compensate for Mandibular Flexure: A Case Report

The goal of modern dentistry is to restore optimum oral health, function, and comfort for a patient. For an implant-supported fixed prosthesis, these goals cannot be met if the biomechanical factors governing the success of the prosthesis are overlooked. Mandibular flexure is one such factor that ne...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-11, Vol.15 (11), p.e49071
Main Authors: Ananya, Rani, Priya, Sinha, Tushar, Prakash, Jayant
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Dental floss
Dental implants
Dentistry
Fractures
Jaw
Patients
Prostheses
Rehabilitation
Teeth
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Summary:The goal of modern dentistry is to restore optimum oral health, function, and comfort for a patient. For an implant-supported fixed prosthesis, these goals cannot be met if the biomechanical factors governing the success of the prosthesis are overlooked. Mandibular flexure is one such factor that needs to be considered, especially when implants are being placed posterior to the interforaminal region. If not, it can lead to problems like increased stress, bone resorption, poor fit of the prosthesis, screw loosening, and patient discomfort. The use of a split-framework prosthesis is one of the measures that could be taken to decrease the stress, ensure a passive fit of the framework, and long-term maintenance of patient comfort and function. This case report describes the oral rehabilitation of a patient using a maxillary cast partial denture and mandibular split framework fixed prosthesis to compensate for mandibular flexure.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49071