A removable partial denture (RPD) is a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any reason, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge (i.e. distal abutments) or financial limitations.

Dec 11, 2016 · To prevent displacement of RPD away from oral tissues and rotational movements, retention is obtained by direct and indirect retainers. Optimum support of distal extension denture base is necessary as well as the use of flexible direct retention to prevent the torquing forces transmitted to the abutment teeth.

Removable partial dentures (RPD) will continue to be one of the primary methods used to restore missing dentition for the foreseeable future.

A typical removable partial denture (RPD, partial denture) consists of a cast framework with an acrylic base and replacement teeth (Figure 10-27). The forces on the partial denture are transferred to the abutment teeth via the framework and clasps, and to the edentulous ridge from the acrylic bases.

A removable partial denture (RPD) is a dental prosthesis that is designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It is a cost-effective alternative to fixed dental bridges or dental implants.

Oct 29, 2016 · These nontraditional RPD designs and fabrication methods provide for improved fit, function, and esthetics by using computer-aided design software, composite resin for contours and morphology of abutment teeth, metal support structures for long edentulous spans and collapsed occlusal vertical dimensions, and flexible, nylon thermoplastic ...

A removable partial denture (RPD) is a dental prosthesis that is used to replace multiple missing teeth. If a patient is not a candidate for a fixed dental bridge, or a dental implant, then an RPD is an option.

Oct 13, 2023 · Modern dentistry uses removable partial dentures (RPD), also called partial dentures, to help people who are missing some of their natural teeth. These custom-made dental devices replace missing teeth and provide practical benefits.

A removable partial denture replaces multiple missing teeth in either the upper or the lower jaw. This replacement of missing teeth is necessary in order to restore your mouth to its original functioning condition and maintain normal facial contour.

Mar 23, 2017 · Research on RPD-based treatment for partial edentulism for both disease-oriented and patient-centered outcomes is lacking. Future trials should evaluate new RPD materials and design technologies and include both long-term follow-up …