Investigating incidental remission of subpontic hyperostosis

J Am Dent Assoc. 1991 Dec;122(12):61-2. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1991.0194.

Abstract

Removing a fixed partial denture may be an option as valid as surgery to treat patients who have subpontic osseous hyperplasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Denture, Partial, Fixed / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperostosis / etiology
  • Hyperostosis / therapy*
  • Mandibular Diseases / etiology
  • Mandibular Diseases / therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Remission Induction