Coping retained removable partial denture an alternative to fixed partial denture: A case report

Abstract

Overdenture therapy is a kind of preventive prosthodontics treatment modality that preserves the remaining natural teeth and roots. The periodontal membrane with its proprioceptive mechanism can be preserved by the overdenture therapy. This case report presents a tooth supported removable partial denture which influence esthetics and improved function. *Correspondence to: S C Ahila, Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India, Tel: 9443607653, E-mail: ahilasc@yahoo.co.in