PRÓTESE PARCIAL FIXA EM CANTILEVER, UMA OPÇÃO DE TRATAMENTO: REVISÃO DA LITERATURA.

Actuality the use of Fixed Partial Denture with Cantilever until causes many doubts, making de dentist do not indicate this treatment. To making clear the characteristics relation to this prosthesis, was done a literature review. A search was performed in the Scielo and Pubmed databases using the keywords: Fixed prosthesis, cantilever, supporting teeth. The articles within the scope of the study were selected and it can be concluded that these were an alternative excellent to reestablish the follow teeth, therefore to obtain the good results with respect long-term prosthetic appliances, special attention should be dispensed to the biomechanics principles and optimal hygiene with plaque control should be established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]