A polyetheretherketone framework removable partial denture for a 6-year-old child with nonsyndromic oligodontia made using glass-ceramic hemispheres to enhance retention: A clinical report.

J Prosthet Dent

Professor, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Sichuan, PR China. Electronic address:

Published: May 2024

A 6-year-old child with nonsyndromic oligodontia in the mixed dentition received a removable dental prosthesis with a polyetheretherketone framework and artificial gingiva, restoring esthetics and function. Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing hemispherical glass-ceramic attachments were added to the teeth under the guidance of acid-etching and bonding guides to obtain an undercut area. The bonding and cementation of the attachments and the prosthesis delivery were completed in a single visit. This method offers a suitable prosthodontic treatment option for treating children with oligodontia in the mixed dentition.

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