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Application of a fixed prosthesis with pink porcelain in patients with horizontal bone atrophy in the anterior segment of the maxilla
– a study of selected cases.
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Poradnia Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Stomatologiczne Centrum Transferu Technologii Sp. z o.o. NZOZ Akademicka Poliklinika Stomatologiczna, Polska
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Katedra i Zakład Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu, Polska
Submission date: 2023-01-25
Final revision date: 2023-05-23
Acceptance date: 2023-06-10
Publication date: 2023-06-15
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Edyta Ślefarska
Poradnia Protetyki Stomatologicznej, Stomatologiczne Centrum Transferu Technologii Sp. z o.o. NZOZ Akademicka Poliklinika Stomatologiczna, ul. Krakowska 26, 50-425, Wrocław, Polska
Prosthodontics 2023;73(2):132-139
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The dynamic development of implantology in recent years provides the possibility of prosthetic rehabilitation for a large number of patients. However, conventional treatment methods still find wide application. Due to the time required for therapy, the overall health condition of the patient, and their financial capabilities, a decision is often made to manufacture a conventional bridge-type restoration.
The article presents three cases of patients with bone resorption in the anterior maxilla in whom a fixed restoration with pink porcelain was used. The first case involved a woman with chronic, stabilized periodontal disease who had lost teeth 11 and 21. A full-ceramic bridge on a zirconia oxide substructure was chosen. The second patient had aesthetic and functional problems, so a bridge was made using implanted abutments. The third case involved a patient who sustained an injury requiring a permanent prosthetic restoration. All three cases highlight the importance of
planning and using pink porcelain in restoring
gum aesthetics. The prosthetic work took into
consideration the patient’s individual needs,
improving smile aesthetics, tooth functionality,
and stability. The article also emphasizes the
challenges faced by doctors and prosthetic teams
in selecting the most effective treatment methods.