Fabrication of a Temporary Removable Partial Denture Using Thermoforming Technology

In dental there are various technologies for the fabrication of removable partial and complete dentures. During the process of our practice it has been found out that dental thermoforming technology can be applied in combination with the standard methods and tools, and, as a result, a temporary removable dental prosthesis construction for restoring the defects of the dental rows can be fabricated. The functional success of the prosthesis depends on many factors, but its stability in the oral cavity plays a vital role for its acceptance by the patient. The aim of the present article is to share our experience by presenting a protocol for the fabrication of temporary partial dental prostheses using dental thermoforming technology. In order to fulfill this goal a multidisciplinary team has been formed. We have talked to dentists and patients who agreed to test our idea in practice. We have observed more than 10 patients and collected photographic material, which is partially presented in the article. In general, the protocol we follow in some of the steps is linear, but there are several differences in the different laboratory stages and the materials used. It has been found that dental alveolar hooks are slightly elastic and posses aesthetic value. The parents have reported that denture structures are not only stable, but also comfortable and aesthetic. The dentists, who agreed to implement our idea, are surprised by the results and strongly support this method.