A provisional and new crown to fit into a clasp of an existing removable partial denture

A technique that forms an abutment crown to fit into an existing clasp of a removable partial denture by relining an acrylic resin pattern is described. The outer contour of the pattern is made within an irreversible hydrocolloid impression by use of Duralay autopolymerizing acrylic resin applied with precision dispensers. The pattern is formed before tooth preparation and is made approximately 0.4 mm thick. After tooth preparation, the shell pattern is relined with the same autopolymerizing resin and the existing removable partial denture is fitted over it. The gross pattern is trimmed and the margins refined on a die made from an elastomer impression. The refined pattern is cast and finished, avoiding reduction of the contours established. A second crown is similarly formed in tooth-colored autopolymerizing acrylic resin. It serves as a provisional restoration that allows the patient to wear the removable partial denture while the laboratory procedures are performed.     

Fabricating Crowns to Fit Existing Removable Partial Dentures: An Illustration of Two Techniques

The prosthetic treatment of a structurally compromised abutment tooth supporting a removable partial denture may present a variety of restorative modalities. Ideally, a surveyed crown is made for the individual tooth, which is later followed by a new removable partial denture fit to the contours of the crown. Frequently, however, the removable partial denture is clinically acceptable, and remaking the prosthesis is not indicated. In these cases, the crown can be made to fit the existing removable partial denture. Fabricating crowns to fit existing removable partial dentures can be accomplished using a direct method, an indirect method, or combinations of these techniques. Direct techniques traditionally use acrylic resin and inlay wax intraorally to develop a custom pattern that captures the contours of the clasp assembly. Indirect techniques use a pick-up impression to allow the crown pattern to be waxed against the denture framework on a cast in the laboratory. Combination methods use either a direct-indirect or indirect-direct approach. The direct-indirect method develops the preliminary resin pattern directly on the tooth and finalizes the contours in wax on a master cast. The indirect-direct technique initiates a crown pattern on a die and completes it either intraorally or on the die after the intraoral refinements. This article reviews the literature for methods of fabricating surveyed crowns under existing removable partial dentures. Additionally, two cases are presented that illustrate an indirect and combination direct-indirect technique for making the restorations.     

制作适合原有可摘局部义齿的基牙全冠的临床方法

目的：研究制作适合原有可摘局部义齿的基牙全冠的修复方法。方法：采取间接法制作基牙全冠，即在备牙后制取模型，并留下可摘局部义齿在技工室制作全冠。结果：做冠后，可摘局部义齿的支托与全冠紧密贴合，卡环固位良好，患者对修复效果表示满意。结论：对于需要制作基牙全冠的病例，应该依据基牙外形保存情况、牙列缺损部位的不同，选择最佳的修复方法。     

Repair with a surveyed cast clasp while patient retains the partial denture

A technique is described that allows a removable partial denture with a broken clasp or a removable partial denture in which an abutment has been extracted to be restored by the reattachment of a new cast clasp component or a complete surveyed clasp assembly. The technique is applicable to most clasp designs and can include attachment to the acrylic denture base or the metal major connector. The technique is distinguished from other repair techniques by (1) providing a cast clasp replacement, (2) allowing the patient to retain the prosthesis during the repair, (3) generating a precisely formed surveyed clasp assembly by the laboratory, and (4) including an efficient transfer mechanism for the precision clasp created in the laboratory to be attached to the removable partial denture in the dental office. A two-step impression procedure is used to ensure proper relation of the partial denture to the abutments. (J Prosthet Dent 1997;77:624-9.)     

Fabrication of a New Crown and Provisional to an Existing Removable Partial Denture

A method of fabricating a new crown to an existing removable partial denture is described. A press-form plastic shell made from the diagnostic cast provides the outer contours for the abutment tooth, while an acrylic resin coping is fabricated on a die to provide accurate internal adaptation. The acrylic resin coping is seated on the prepared abutment. Autopolymerizing acrylic resin is mixed and placed in the plastic shell that is then placed in the mouth over the coping, forming the acrylic resin crown pattern. The removable partial prosthesis is fitted over the crown pattern intraorally. The pattern is transferred back to the die, the margins are refined, and the casting is completed and finished, avoiding reduction of the established contours. The same plastic shell is used with tooth-shaded acrylic resin to construct a provisional crown directly in the mouth. This technique allows the patient to wear the removable partial denture while the laboratory procedures are completed.     

Temporization of abutment teeth preparations for existing removable partial dentures

An important aspect of restoring an abutment tooth for an existing removable partial denture is the construction of a temporary crown that fits an existing clasp so that the removable partial denture can be worn during the treatment procedures. A technique is illustrated that used a soft adjustable temporary metal crown for that purpose.     

A combined analog and digital workflow for retrofitting a monolithic ceramic crown to an existing removable partial denture

A clinical and laboratory workflow for fabricating and retrofitting a monolithic ceramic crown to an existing removable partial denture (RPD) is described. A conventional polyvinyl siloxane impression was made of the prepared tooth with the RPD in place. A stone cast was poured and, after die sectioning, scanned with a tabletop scanner. The ceramic crown was designed and fabricated by using a digital workflow to fit the RPD clasp assembly, providing an adequate undercut for the clasp. The crown was then delivered and the RPD evaluated for adequate fit.     

不同卡环设计对远中游离端牙列缺损基牙影响的临床研究

目的：不同卡环设计对远中游离端牙列缺损行活动义齿修复后对基牙影响的临床观察。方法：选择远中游离端牙列缺损患者74例,末端基牙均为前磨牙,分别采用RPI卡环,RPA卡环,RPT卡环进行活动义齿修复,修复3年后对基牙磨损、龋病、牙髓反应、基牙松动、基牙拔除、修复体失败等方面情况进行评估。结果：在基牙磨损方面,RPT卡环高于RPI卡环和RPA卡环,其余方面均无统计学差异。结论：RPT卡环易导致基牙磨损,三种卡环对基牙其它方面的影响没有显著差别。     

RLS--the lingually retained clasp assembly for distal extension removable partial dentures

The design of clasp for a distal extension removable partial denture that helps preserve both the abutment teeth and the tissues of the edentulous ridge is described. The clasp assembly takes advantage of surveyed lingual undercuts to provide support, retention, and stability. It consists of a mesio-occlusal rest, a distolingual L-bar direct retainer that is located on the abutment tooth adjacent to the residual ridge, and a distobuccal stabilizer (RLS).     

Clinical evaluation of abutment teeth of removable partial denture by means of the Periotest method

Prosthodontics should be one of the means of establishing conditions for the maintenance of periodontal health. The forces applied to the abutment teeth and their effects are very important considerations in the design and construction of the removable partial dentures. This 6-month follow-up clinical study evaluated the degree of mobility of abutment teeth of distal extension and tooth supported removable partial dentures by using Periotest. Two types of clasp design were selected for evaluation. In cases with unilateral and bilateral distal-extension, a clasp design including a T clasp of Roach retentive arm, a rigid reciprocal arm and a mesial rest were used. For the abutments of tooth-supported removable partial dentures, a second clasp design with a cast circumferential buccal retentive arm, a rigid reciprocal clasp arm and a rest adjacent to the edentulous ridges was selected. A total of 68 abutment teeth was analysed. Periotest values were made at the time of denture placement (control) and at 1, 3 and 6 months after the denture placement. The statistical analysis was performed using Friedman test. All analysis was performed at a 0.05 level of significance. The results revelled that no significant changes in tooth mobility were observed during the 6-months follow-up (P > 0.05). In conclusion, our findings suggest that adequate oral hygiene instructions, careful prosthetic treatment planning and regular recall appointments play an important role in preventing changes in abutment tooth mobility caused by removable partial denture placement.     

Construction of a crown to fit a removable partial denture clasp.

This technique allows an accurate cast to be made of a prepared abutment tooth with the removable partial denture in place in the mouth. The partial denture is carefully removed from the cast, the crown waxed up, and the removable partial denture re-placed as many times as necessary during wax-up to obtain a crown that accurately fits the clasp.     

Load transfer characteristics of unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with polyacetal resin supporting components

Background:  To photoelastically examine load transfer by unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with supporting and retentive components made of the lower stiffness polyacetal resins.
Methods:  A mandibular photoelastic model, with edentulous space distal to the right second premolar and missing the left first molar, was constructed to determine the load transmission characteristics of a unilateral distal extension base removable partial denture. Individual simulants were used for tooth structure, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Three designs were fabricated: a major connector and clasps made from polyacetal resin, a metal framework as the major connector with polyacetal resin clasp and denture base, and a traditional metal framework I-bar removable partial denture. Simulated posterior bilateral and unilateral occlusal loads were applied to the removable partial dentures.
Results:  Under bilateral and left side unilateral loading, the highest stress was observed adjacent to the left side posterior teeth with the polyacetal removable partial denture. The lowest stress was seen with the traditional metal framework. Unilateral loads on the right edentulous region produced similar distributed stress under the denture base with all three designs but a somewhat higher intensity with the polyacetal framework.
Conclusions:  The polyacetal resin removable partial denture concentrated the highest stresses to the abutment and the bone. The traditional metal framework I-bar removable partial denture most equitably distributed force. The hybrid design that combined a metal framework and polyacetal clasp and denture base may be a viable alternative when aesthetics are of primary concern.     

Stress distribution of abutments and base displacement with precision attachment- and telescopic crown-retained removable partial dentures

Five types of removable partial dentures (two attachment dentures, two telescopic dentures and one clasp denture) were designed. The two attachment dentures were retained by the rigid-precision attachments with or without a stabilizing arm, and the two telescope dentures were retained with cone telescope crowns with or without cross-arch stabilization. The stresses acting on abutment teeth and denture bases and the movements of denture bases were investigated, and the influences of denture design were clarified. The stress acting on a terminal abutment tooth retained by a rigid-precision attachment or cone telescopic crown was larger than that acting on a terminal abutment tooth retained by a clasp. The attachment dentures tended to concentrate more stress at the terminal abutment tooth than did the telescopic dentures. The stress of denture base of an attachment denture and a telescopic denture was less than that of a clasp denture. There was no difference between the stresses of attachment and telescopic dentures. The displacement of the denture base tended to be less when the denture was designed with a rigid connection for the retainer and with cross-arch stabilization.     

A modified direct retainer design for distal-extension removable partial dentures

The rationale for designing a direct retainer for a distal-extension removable partial denture is described. The advantages of an L-bar clasp arm over the I-bar clasp arm are discussed. The retentive surface of an abutment tooth is divided into three zones according to the clasp tip movement and the importance of placing the retentive tip in the zone of vertical movement is emphasized.     

The effects of loading locations and direct retainers on the movements of the abutment tooth and denture base of removable partial dentures

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the degree and amount of movement of the abutment tooth and denture base influenced by the direct retainer of distal extension removable partial denture and the location of functional loading, then to suggest direct retainer design with minimal adverse effect and with optimum functional loading location for residual tissue. The displacement of the abutment tooth and inclination of the denture base were determined, with 30 N as work load utilizing simulation model and strain gauge system, about two types of direct retainers with mesial or distal rest and nine loading points on denture base. Displacement and inclination was determined with the one-way analysis of variance and Scheffe's multiple test was performed. The results revealed that type of direct retainer influenced on the magnitude rather than direction of the abutment tooth displacement. The distal displacement of abutment tooth was significantly less in Type M clasp (with mesial rest and connection) than in Type D clasp (with distal rest and connection) (p<0.05). The location of loading points influenced both of the magnitude and direction of the abutment tooth and denture base movement. Posterior and lingual loading resulted in significantly distal displacement of abutment tooth (p < 0.05).     

Effect of direct retainer and major connector designs on RPD and abutment tooth movement dynamics

Designs of removable partial dentures are suggested to affect the mobility of abutment teeth and removable partial denture (RPD) during oral functions. This study aimed to examine the effect of direct retainer and major connector designs on RPD dynamics under simulated loading. Six different Kennedy class II maxillary RPDs were fabricated on a maxillary model. These dentures involved 3 different direct retainers (wrought-wire clasp, RPA clasp, and conical crown telescopic retainer) and 2 different major connectors (Co-Cr major connector and heat-cured acrylic resin with a metal strengthener). Using an experimental model with simulated periodontal ligaments and mucosa that were fabricated using silicone impression material, three-dimensional displacements of the RPDs were measured under a simulated 30-N loading with a displacement transducer type M-3. Significant effects of "direct retainer design" on bucco-palatal displacements and "major connector" on mesio-distal displacements were revealed by 2 x 3 two-way analysis of variance of abutment teeth movements (P < 0.001 and P = 0.002, respectively). Additionally, analysis of variance of RPD displacements revealed significant effects of "direct retainer design" on corono-apical displacements and "major connector" on mesio-distal displacements (P = 0.001 and P = 0.028, respectively). Rigid direct retainers and rigid major connectors decrease the movements of both abutment tooth and RPD.     

Review of the Swinglock removable partial denture

The author's experience with the swinglock removable partial denture concept is described. This infrequently utilized technique allows the use of undercuts that are unapproachable with other partial denture designs. Indications include missing or weakened key abutment teeth, tooth mobility, aesthetics, economic considerations, and the presence of certain ablative defects following oncologic surgery. The clinician must consider lip position, facial sulcus depth, position of frena, and the periodontal health of potential abutment teeth when considering a swinglock removable partial denture. Specific instructions for blockout, relief, and position of hinge and clasp assemblies should be part of the written laboratory instructions.     

非游离端可摘义齿与固定义齿牙槽骨承力的变形分析

目的：观察非游离端可摘义齿与固定义齿受载前后基牙牙槽骨的变形。方法：选用新鲜人尸离体上下颌骨，制备左下第一恒磨牙缺失模型，先后用铸造三臂卡环为固位体的可摘义齿及整铸双端固定桥对缺失区进行修复。以垂直向均匀加载和集中加载两种方式，用电子散斑干涉技术比较分析基牙牙槽骨受载前后的变形分布。结果：两种修复体都可以使基牙牙槽骨的离面位移减少，以固定修复后基牙牙槽骨的离面位移减少得较为显著。结论：两种设计都有其合理性，以固定义齿修复对于改善牙槽骨的力学状况优于铸造三臂卡环为固位体的活动义齿     

Effect of two clasping assemblies on arch integrity as modified by base adaptation

It is quite apparent from the results of this experiment that the importance of tissue support for distal-extension removable partial dentures cannot be overstated. It would appear that good adaptation of the base far outweighs the importance of clasp design on a well-fitting framework for a distal-extension removable partial denture. When appropriate, regular recall evaluation of removable partial dentures and implementation of indicated readaptive procedures are not available, close base adaptation can be lost because of ridge resorption. As this loss occurs, the clasp design begins to play an increasingly influential role in abutment tooth movement during function.     

改良杆卡式附着体与不同可摘局部义齿对支持组织应力分布的研究

目的探讨改良杆卡式附着体义齿与RPI卡环组、联合卡环组可摘局部义齿修复单侧游离缺失对支持组织的应力分布。方法在下颌47、46单侧游离缺失的环氧树脂模型上分别以改良杆卡式附着体、RPI卡环组、联合卡环组3种固位形式的可摘义齿修复,用三维光弹应力冻结切片技术测试义齿加载后对基牙和缺牙区牙槽骨应力分布。结果对基牙牙槽骨的应力：改良杆卡式附着体义齿〉RPI卡环组〉联合卡环组（P〈0．05）;附着体义齿对基牙的近、远中应力无显著性：差异（P〉0．05）;RPI卡环组义齿有猞支托处的应力大于无拾支托处的应力（P〈0．05）;联合卡环组对远中的应力大于近中（P〈0．05）。对缺牙区牙槽骨应力：改良杆卡式附着体与RPI卡环组均小于联合卡环组（P〈0．05）;附着体义齿、RPI对缺牙区牙从近中到远中的4个切片应力无显著性差异（P〉0．05）,联合卡环组远中大于近中（P〈0．05）。结论改良杆卡式附着体义齿有应力中断作用,各点应力分布较均匀。RPI固位的活动义齿应力主要分布在基牙上,缺牙区应力稍小。联合卡环组义齿对失牙区的应力最大,基牙上应力较小。