Cleft palate rehabilitation using a resin-bonded split-post prosthesis

For the patient described in this report a nonprecious metal alloy that contains neither beryllium nor nickel was used. The retainers were sandblasted with 50 microns alumina and cemented by using a resin that bonds chemically to metal. With good oral hygiene and regular review the resin-bonded split-post prosthesis should provide a long period of service. In contrast to conventional fixed restorations, failure of this type of prosthesis is not highly destructive and other restorative options are still possible if failure occurs.