A Case Report of Partially Edentulous Dentition on Maxilla Altered from Removable Partial Denture to Fixed Prosthesis

Abstract

Patient: The prosthetic treatment for partially edentulous dentition on maxilla altered from removable partial denture to fixed prosthesis with patient's strong demands.
Discussion: Removable partial denture or fixed bridge satisfied patient's aesthetic demand with some degree. Recovery of masticatory function also achieved with the treatment process from removable partial denture to fixed partial denture. This was achieved not only by the improvement of masticatory performance with prosthesis but also the change of food acceptance with mental factors. The patient was followed over 3 years with no prosthetic and periodontal complication besides of black triangle.
Conclusion: Fixed prosthesis was finally satisfied with the patient's demand, though the treatment was altered from removable partial denture to fixed prosthesis.