Incorporation of the Altered Cast Technique in the Fabrication Workflow of an Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Denture (IARPD) for an Elderly Patient

• Main Authors: Dimokritos Papalexopoulos (Author), Theodora-Kalliopi Samartzi (Author), Panagiotis Tsirogiannis (Author), Ioli-Ioanna Artopoulou (Author), Nikitas Sykaras (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: Hindawi Limited, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Implants are currently used to serve as abutments for implant-assisted removable partial dentures (IARPDs) to facilitate retention and support of the prosthesis. Implants are proposed in cases of posterior edentulous areas to convert Kennedy Class I or II to Class III or when the preparation of exis...