Abstract

Many methods have been used to improve retention in resin-retained fixed prostheses, such as electrolytic etching of the retainer, the labial wrap design, proximal grooves, cast pin retention, and the use of improved adhesive resins such as Panavia EX (Kuraray Co, Osaka, Japan). Insufficient retentive features often lead to debonding of resin-retained fixed prostheses. Debonded prostheses may occasionally be recemented and successfully retained by the addition of retentive features to the prosthesis and abutment teeth. When recementing a debonded prosthesis with questionable retention, additional retention may be added to the retentive wings of the prosthesis by using a Rochette retentive hole in combination with pin retention or enamel/dentinal slots in the abutment teeth.

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