Comparative clinical evaluation of removable partial dentures made from impressions with different materials

Impressions for removable partial dentures (RPDs) should provide an accurate and detailed record of the teeth and soft tissues. Removable partial denture casts should be exact replicas of the mouth to ensure that RPD frameworks fit accurately and are fully adjusted to oral structures. A comparative clinical evaluation was performed on the oral fit of RPDs made from impressions with either irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate) or condensation silicone. The difference between the two groups was found to be statistically significant.