Laboratory procedures for the one-clasp removable partial denture

The lateral rotational path of insertion for removable partial dentures in the Kennedy class II category is generally limited to situations where the dentulous side has been restored with fixed restorations that provide a lingual undercut. The rigid lingual plate is first inserted horizontally into the undercut, followed by a lateral rotation to seat the edentulous side. No alterations of properly designed fixed restorations are necessary. This article discusses the technical procedures in detail.