CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT

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Submission date 20/11/14 9pm

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CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN REMOVABLE PARTIAL PROSTHODONTICS

Background

In the last decade, there has been a rise in the number of flexible resin removable partial

dentures (FRPD) appearing in dental publications and being offered by dental laboratories. A

2008 article suggests that these devices violate the design principles of proper removable

partial denture design. However, observations and indications of these devices in use has

been somewhat successful but only if they are treated as a completely different treatment

option and are designed with a different set of principles (Kaplan, 2008). There are clearly

differing views on where the ‘Flexible Resin Denture’ fits into modern partial denture

provision.

Task

Critically appraise FRPD’s by first performing a comprehensive search of articles, reports and

commercial promotional material to compare them with conventional hard resins.

Discuss the reasons for the growing popularity of FRPD’s and aspects of them that challenge

conventional design principles.

What would encourage a clinician to prescribe a flexible resin denture?

Reference

Kaplan, P. (2008) 'Flexible removable partial dentures: design and clasp concepts.' Dent

Today, 27(12), Dec, pp. 120, 122-123.

CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN FIXED PROSTHODONTICS

Background

A 20-year-old female patient has suffered a sporting accident that has resulted in

the loss of her upper left central incisor (FDI 21). Her remaining teeth are in good health. The dentist has requested an 'IPS e-max' all-ceramic bridge restoration.

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Task

Critically appraise why e-max/press able ceramics would be the preferred choice for an anterior restoration, rather than the conventional porcelain bonded to metal crown. Explain the key concepts in the clinical preparation of the abutment teeth for an IPS e-max, all-ceramic bridge. Explain what information the dentist should provide to the laboratory for IPS e-max

crowns

Determine what alternative treatment this patient could have had as a restorative option

An aesthetic incisal translucency is required for the anterior teeth. Briefly discuss

how this can be achieved with a pressable ceramic restoration

You may use diagrams / illustrations to help answer the questions.

CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN COMPLETE PROSTHODONTICS

Background

In recent years, the Hybrid Implant Prostheses have become more fashionable to treat

edentulous mandibles. It used to be known as an implant denture supported on a screw

retained beam. The denture can only be removed by the clinician.

Task

Discuss the technological advances that have enabled this treatment option to become more

fashionable.

The discussion is to cover the rehabilitation /provision of the prosthesis rather than details

on the surgical procedures.

Consider reasons for this treatments popularity.

Reference

Drago, C. and Howell, K. (2012), Concepts for Designing and Fabricating Metal Implant

Frameworks for Hybrid Implant Prostheses. Journal of Prosthodontics, 21: 413–424.