Postinsertion Adjustment Procedures of Removable Partial Dentures

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...

A Review: Flexible Removable Partial Dentures

In an era of implants and fixed prosthesis, removable partial dentures are still a treatment of choice for a wide range of patients and clinicians. As every other treatment option, removable prosthesis also has some disadvantages. But with introduction of flexible partial dentures, many of the disadvantages of conventional acrylic and cast partial dentures are taken care of. This article discus...

Postinsertion changes in complete dentures.

The influence of denture changes, occurring during a period of use ranging from one to 15 years, was studied in a group of 35 complete denture subjects. Clinical and electromyographic data were collected. N0 correlation was found between denture serviceability on the one hand and masticatory performance and muscular coordination during chewing of test food on the other. However, a significant c...

A comparative study of impression procedures for distal extension removable partial dentures.

AIM This study was carried out with the purpose of comparing three impression methods as to which of them placed tissues most favorably. METHODS The methods used were Hindels method, selective tissue placement method and functional reline method. The measurements obtained were analyzed to determine which of the three impression methods placed the mucosal tissues maximally. To compare and meas...