Immediate replacement of a central incisor using a resin retained prosthesis [abstract]

This paper describes a technique for replacing an upper permanent central incisor immediately upon extraction of a non-salvable tooth without the use of a provisional denture. The preferred treatment of this type of case is the wearing of an interim denture during the period of bone remodelling and healing after the extraction, which can be up to four months. Many patients find the extra cost and inconvenience of having to adapt to an interim prosthesis objectionable. A method of fabrication and the delivery of the definite prosthesis as an immediate replacement for an extracted anterior tooth is described. (AU)