title: [Single tooth replacement with a removable partial denture].
abstract: The indication of removable partial dentures in cases of single tooth replacement is limited. This is due to a number of disadvantages closely connected to the use of removable partial denture. An often applied use is that of a mucosa-borne transitional acrylic denture to improve patients aesthetics until the definitive denture can be made. Acrylic dentures may be indicated as a definitive denture when limited financial resources are available. A metal frame removable partial denture can be applied to lengthen a shortened dental arch or in specific cases in which fixed partial dentures are not the preferable treatment option. The success of the treatment with a removable partial denture is highly dependent on the follow-up service and the oral hygiene awareness.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Orale Functieleer, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Keltjens
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: De solitaire tandvervanging met een uitneembare prothetische voorziening.