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Designing Removable Partial Dentures

Dental Clinics of North America, 1984
Various designs have been suggested for the more frequently- occurring situations of the partially edentulous state. Obviously, a discussion of all the probabilities of design is not possible. The important factor is that basic principles are not violated.
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Retention for a Removable Partial Denture

Journal of Prosthodontics, 1992
This article addresses the complex nature of retention in a removable partial denture. Retentive features range from magnets and springs to clips, clasps, and interfacial surface tension. The retentive quality of an extracoronal clasp varies with the alloy, physical form, location on the abutment, and positional relationship to other elements ...
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Successful removable partial dentures

Dental Update, 2012
Removable partial dentures (RPDs) remain a mainstay of prosthodontic care for partially dentate patients. Appropriately designed, they can restore masticatory efficiency, improve aesthetics and speech, and help secure overall oral health. However, challenges remain in providing such treatments, including maintaining adequate plaque control, achieving ...
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Removal of partially loosened fixed partial dentures

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1981
The technique described offers maximum safety for the abutment tooth and the probability of salvage of the existing restoration. The options of reusing the restoration or recementing it as a temporary restoration are both attractive.
D L, Hall, R J, Connor
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Removable Partial Dentures

Journal of Dental Education, 2005
Nicholas J.A. Jepson, B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S.Eng., Ph.D. London: Quintessence Publishing Co., Ltd., 2004. 140 pp. Illus., indexed. $54.00 hardcover ISBN 1-85097-075-0 This book is a recent publication in the 36-volume “Quintessentials for General Dental Practitioner Series,” which is designed ...
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Knowledge of removable partial denture wearers on denture hygiene

British Dental Journal, 2013
Regular good denture hygiene by individuals with removable partial dentures (RPDs) is an important component of oral health and in the prevention of further dental problems. These individuals should be provided with advice on the importance of denture care and be aware of this information.To establish deficiencies in patient knowledge surrounding ...
P, Milward, D, Katechia, M Z, Morgan
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Converting a removable partial denture to a complete interim denture

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1983
Abstract The modification and conversion of an existing removable partial denture into a complete interim denture has been described. The benefits to the patient and advantages to the dentist were noted.
F B, Abbott, P, Wongthai
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The tooth-removable partial denture interface

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1992
During the metal finishing phase of removable partial denture construction, metal is removed from all aspects of the casting. The amount removed from areas designed to contact prepared surfaces of abutments is critical to the resulting fit of the partial.
J S, Brudvik, D, Reimers
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Functional Forces with Removable Partial Dentures

Dental Clinics of North America, 1985
An overall view of the stresses resulting from the use of removable partial dentures has been presented. A breakdown in the various movements and a diagnostic critique was offered to the practitioner so that he or she can select the desired retainer systems for use in various clinical situations.
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Planning and designing removable partial dentures

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1953
Abstract Good removable partial dentures are the results of: 1. A thorough, general examination of the mouth with roentgenograms. 2. A thorough prophylaxis, and the treatment of, and removal of all questionable teeth. 3. The repair of all carious lesions. 4. Obtaining a preliminary impression and study casts and articulating them.
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