title: Advances in prosthetic dentistry.
abstract: Until recently removable prostheses were the only form of treatment for those who had lost all or most of their natural teeth, while for the partially dentate, dentures were perceived as a poor substitute for a fixed restoration, lacking stability and prone to increasing oral disease. Subsequent studies demonstrated the functional benefits of removable partial dentures (RPDs) and how they could be used with minimal oral harm.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, University of London, 256 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD. J.Hobkirk@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hobkirk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003724:Dental Arch; D015921:Dental Implants; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000523:psychology; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000639:trends*; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants