Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 21-23, January 2005

Fracture of a fixed partial denture abutment: A clinical report

  • Ronald G. Verrett, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Ronald G. Verrett Department of Prosthodontics UTHSCSA Dental School 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7912 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Fax: 210-567-6376
    • ,
  • David A. Kaiser, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Professor

Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, San Antonio, Texas

Commonly observed complications associated with a conventional fixed partial denture (FPD) include loss of retention and tooth fracture. This report describes the occurrence of an unusual FPD abutment fracture and subsequent treatment. The distal abutment of an FPD developed severe periodontal disease with mobility. The anterior abutment fractured in the middle of the clinical crown and experienced cement failure.

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PII: S0022-3913(04)00684-5

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.10.009

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 21-23, January 2005

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