Prótese parcial removível overlay: fundamentos clínicos e relatos de casos

Resumo

Overlay removable partial denture (RPD) is a prosthesis that recovers and uses for support, the occlusal surface of teeth, or even the occlusal of all posterior teeth and incisal edge of the anterior teeth. This review presents and discusses clinical and technical aspects involved in treatment with overlay partial dentures. It was concluded that overlay RPD can be indicated as an alternative treatment for partially edentulous patients who present reduced vertical dimension and changes of the occlusal plan. Treatment may be a definitive or temporary solution. The main advantages of overlay RPD are technical simplicity, reversibility and relative low cost. However, additional studies are needed to assure clinical viability and effectiveness of this treatment.

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Palavras-chave

Prótese parcial removível, Paciente desdentado, Revestimento de dentadura, Removable partial denture, Overlay denture, Edentulous patient

Citação

SOUZA, José Everaldo de Aquino; SILVA, Erica Tatiane da; LELES, Cláudio Rodrigues. Prótese parcial removível overlay: fundamentos clínicos e relatos de casos. Robrac: revista odontologica do Brasil Central, Goiânia, v. 18, n. 47, p. 41-48, 2009.