Case Reports (Specialist)
A case of prosthetic rehabilitation using a metal plate denture for distal extension defect
2019 Volume 11 Issue 4 Pages 431-434
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2019 Volume 11 Issue 4 Pages 431-434
Patient: A 64-year-old male was referred to us complaining of discomfort regarding prosthetic treatment and difficulty of mastication due to bilateral missing molar teeth in the maxilla. Although he had tried dentures with a resin palatal plate three times, he could not wear them because of discomfort due to palatal coverage. First, a palate plate of thermoplastic resin to examine the shape of the plate was made. A metal-based denture made of Co-Cr was fabricated and oral function was improved.
Discussion: The application of a metal-based denture with a customized major connector resulted in patient satisfaction, and stability of the RPD was maintained for four years.
Conclusion: A bilateral distal extension metal-base denture considering the design of the major connection was fabricated for a male patient.
