Cu-Sil Denture – Replacement through Preservation

Abstract

Esthetics along with function is the two most common concerns of patients. The need for patient’s esthetical concern should also be given prime concern when restoring the function. In most instances there is a need for irreversible alteration in the remaining hard tissue during a prosthodontics treatment. Preservation of natural teeth is gaining importance in dentistry in the present time. Diagnostic wax up and proper treatment planning is an important tool to establish the desired esthetic changes, to know how the final prosthesis looks like and for better understanding of the patient. This is a case report on a simplified approach in preservation of teeth and alveolar ridge along with esthetical correction of smile made with a newer type of transitional denture. It helps in promoting positive mental attitude among the patients by avoiding extractions.