Immediate partial denture. Principles and lab protocol Flashcards
1
Q
When is an immediate partial denture placed?
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- Immediately following removal of natural teeth
- When remaining teeth have poor prognosis
2
Q
Immediate partial denture advantages
A
- Prevents over eruption and drifting of teeth
- Maintains soft tissue contour of face
- Acts as splint over surgical site
- Aids in mastication and phonetics
3
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Disadvantages of immediate partial dentures
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- No trial denture possible
- Extra After care required
- Challenging
- Costly
