Technical tips for improved retention and stabilization of a unilateral removable partial denture.
An advantage of unilateral removable partial dentures (RPDs) is the lack of a major connector, but easy dislodgement of this design may cause several complications. Implant support of a unilateral RPD can provide additional stability and retention and may prevent such complications as aspiration or swallowing.
Uludag
Bulent
B
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. uludag@dentistry.ankara.edu.tr
Celik
Gozde
G
D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods*; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003829:Denture, Partial; D006801:Humans