Pa. Mattie et Rd. Phoenix, A PRECISE DESIGN AND FABRICATION METHOD FOR METAL BASE MAXILLARY COMPLETE DENTURES, The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 76(5), 1996, pp. 496-499
Metal bases sometimes are used to enhance the physical properties of c
omplete dentures. Unfortunately, improper positioning of metal-resin f
inish lines may adversely affect phonetics. In the past, placement of
these finish lines has been somewhat arbitrary, This article describes
a precise method for the placement and contour of metal-resin finish
lines. The resultant prostheses should exhibit surfaces that reestabli
sh proper anatomic, physiologic, and phonetic contours.