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Prosthodontic management of a pier abutment using a digitally designed non-rigid connector: A clinical case report
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Bharat Raj R
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Parmeet Kaur *
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Divya Rani P
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Vandana R
A pier abutment located between two edentulous spaces presents unique biomechanical challenges during fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation. Rigid connectors in such cases may generate fulcrum effects, leading to debonding or long-term prosthesis failure. This case report highlights the prosthetic rehabilitation of a 32-year-old female patient with missing lower left teeth (35 and 37), using a five-unit metal-ceramic fixed dental prosthesis incorporating a digitally designed non-rigid connector. Tooth 36 served as the pier abutment. A precision-milled tenon-mortise connector was employed to reduce stress transmission and enhance prosthesis longevity. Therefore, this case underscores the importance of incorporating non-rigid connectors in pier abutment situations to mitigate fulcrum-induced stresses and preserve prosthesis stability. The integration of digital design and precision milling enhanced the accuracy of connector adaptation and ensured predictable biomechanical behavior. Within the limitations of a single case, the clinical outcome demonstrates that digitally fabricated non-rigid connectors can serve as a reliable alternative to conventional designs, offering improved longevity and patient comfort.
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How to Cite This Article
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R BR, Kaur P, P DR, R V. Prosthodontic management of a pier abutment using a digitally designed non-rigid connector: A clinical case report [Internet]. Int J Oral Health Dent. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 23];11(3):251-255. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.12834.1759135837
APA
R, B. R., Kaur, P., P, D. R., R, V. (2025). Prosthodontic management of a pier abutment using a digitally designed non-rigid connector: A clinical case report. Int J Oral Health Dent, 11(3), 251-255. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.12834.1759135837
MLA
R, Bharat Raj, Kaur, Parmeet, P, Divya Rani, R, Vandana. "Prosthodontic management of a pier abutment using a digitally designed non-rigid connector: A clinical case report." Int J Oral Health Dent, vol. 11, no. 3, 2025, pp. 251-255. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.12834.1759135837
Chicago
R, B. R., Kaur, P., P, D. R., R, V.. "Prosthodontic management of a pier abutment using a digitally designed non-rigid connector: A clinical case report." Int J Oral Health Dent 11, no. 3 (2025): 251-255. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.12834.1759135837