[A systematic approach for removable partial denture design] | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由NSamet著作·2003·被引用5次—Patients'attitudes,medical,surgicalandfinancialconsiderationsleadtotheuseofaremovablepartialdenture(RPD)asthechosenprosthetic ...

Patients attitudes, medical, surgical and financial considerations lead to the use of a removable partial denture (RPD) as the chosen prosthetic restoration even in the "dental implant era". The aim of this article is to describe a systematic approach to RPD design, so the RPD will be a long-term solution that will not harm the remaining oral tissues. There is an unlimited RPD design options. Choosing the right one involves considering biochemical factors, aesthetics and patients comfort. A systematic approach starts with a correct diagnosis of the remaining hard and soft tissues, followed by a careful planning of support, stability and retention in that order. Additional elements should be added only at a later stage. A systematic track starting with a preliminary design, surveying of the model and analyzing the preliminary design on that surveyed model. If needed, that track should be reversed until an acceptable ...