Acrylic partial dentures.
Acrylic removable partial dentures are routinely used in everyday clinical practice. However, there is concern that if they are not correctly designed that damage may result to the soft and hard tissues leading to tooth loss. This article reviews the potential damage that may occur from the use of acrylic dentures. Methods of improving the design features and construction of acrylic RPDs to minimize damage and improve longevity of the remaining teeth will be demonstrated.
Walmsley
A Damien
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University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001732:Bite Force; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D013499:Surface Properties; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control
D000180:Acrylic Resins