Fit of direct retainers in removable partial dentures after 8 years of use

Direct retainers for distal-extension removable partial dentures.

Clinical observations at the University of Washington indicated that the wrought wire clasp assembly, the I-bar clasp assembly, and the L-bar clasp assembly yield similar results. A periodic recall system for patients with removable partial dentures has been in effect since 1976. Several thousand observations have been made by the faculty, and no special trend of problems has been noted that wo...

Removable Partial Dentures

Esthetic removable partial dentures.

This article provides information regarding the many ways that removable partial dentures (RPDs) may be used to solve restorative problems in the esthetic zone without displaying metal components or conspicuous acrylic resin flanges. The esthetic zone is defined and described, as are methods for recording it. Six dental categories are presented that assist the dentist in choosing a variety of R...

Functional Evaluation of Oral Rehabilitation with Removable Partial Dentures after Five Years

UNLABELLED Most removable partial denture (RPD) wearers are satisfied with their prostheses, but the factors that influence satisfaction and acceptance are still not determined. OBJECTIVE This study explored technical, biological, and satisfaction variables for the functioning of RPDs after five years, and compared the evaluation by the patient and by the clinician. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fif...

The influence of removable partial dentures on the periodontal health of abutment and non-abutment teeth

Background and Aims: Removable partial denture (RPDs) is a common therapy for rehabilitation of partialy edentulous patients while RPD causes a lot of periodontal problems. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of RPDs made in Babol dental school on the periodontal health of abutment and non-abutment teeth. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 70 patients who...