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Design sequence and mouth preparation for the removable partial denture

R J Phillips1

  • 1University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Los Angeles 90089-0641, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Designing the optimal removable partial denture (RPD) focuses on preserving remaining teeth and bone, not restoring lost function. The goal is to maintain the oral mechanism

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Tooth loss necessitates prosthetic replacement to maintain oral function and aesthetics.
  • Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a common solution for partial edentulism.
  • Designing effective RPDs requires careful consideration of remaining oral structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles for designing the optimal removable partial denture.
  • To emphasize the preservation of abutment teeth and the edentulous ridge.
  • To redefine the restorative dentist's objective in RPD fabrication.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established prosthodontic principles for RPD design.
  • Analysis of biomechanical factors influencing abutment and ridge preservation.

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  • Clinical considerations for achieving long-term RPD success.

    • Main Results:

    • The "best" RPD design prioritizes the conservation of existing teeth and bone.
    • RPD design should aim to prevent further damage to the oral structures.
    • Successful RPDs maintain rather than restore pre-existing function.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal RPD design focuses on preservation, not restoration of past function.
    • Protecting abutment teeth and the edentulous ridge is paramount.
    • The primary goal is to safeguard the remaining oral mechanism for long-term stability.