The Retread: A Definition and Retrospective Analysis of 205 Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses

• DOI: 10.11607/ijp.4277
• Publication Date: 2016-02-29T22:28:53Z
• Authors: Thomas Balshi; Glenn Wolfinger; Stephen Alfano; Stephen Balshi
• Keywords: Dental arch; Dental prosthesis

Acrylic resin teeth on fixed implant prostheses are subject to time-dependent wear. The purpose of this retrospective analysis is evaluate and describe the management such wear in context selected variables--patient gender age, dental arch location, opposing dentition. clinical laboratory process replace worn defined as a retread.A database review from single private prosthodontic practice was carried out all patients who had undergone retread procedure. patient pool included 205 arches 194 (70 men, 135 women) with mean age 57.4 years (range: 19.9 80.5 years). procedure described.The time between final prosthesis delivery 7.8 1.1 22.9 Statistical significant according A statistical difference also noted undergoing multiple procedures, reduction subsequent procedures.Acrylic components implant-supported hybrid over influenced by combination nature dentition habits. framework important for long-term care maintenance an appropriate vertical dimension occlusion.