2022 Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 193-196
Patient: The patient was a 79-year-old woman who complained of gingival swelling and pain. After diagnosis, unsalvageable teeth were extracted, the present denture was repaired, and initial periodontal therapy was performed. A metal plate denture was selected due to its strength because the antagonistic dentition included dental implants. As preprosthetic treatment, crowns were placed on the abutment teeth, following which the metal plate denture was inserted.
Discussion: In order to reduce denture mobility, prosthetic treatment was performed using a metal plate denture with a rigid connection type retainer. A good prognosis was obtained because the denture functioned with appropriate support, bracing, retention, and strength, making it possible to distribute the occlusal force and transfer the force in the direction of the tooth axis.
Conclusions: In this case, implants were included in the opposing dentition, and the masticatory performance was improved by wearing a definitive prosthesis with enhanced connector rigidity.
