Rehabilitation of a Spark Erosion Prosthesis: A Clinical Report |
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| Authors: | Julie C. Berger,DDS,MS, Carl F. Driscoll,DMD |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, 21201, USA. |
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| Abstract: | When complex prostheses are fabricated, it is expected that at some point maintenance will be necessary. This clinical report documents a 10-year-old maxillary spark erosion prosthesis that had been repaired many times, was discolored, and exhibited significant signs of wear. The metal superstructure was intact; therefore, only the acrylic resin base and teeth needed to be replaced. To reduce both cost and time without the prosthesis for the patient, the rehabilitation was completed within 24 hours. |
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| Keywords: | milled bar dielectric medium implant-retained overdenture |
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