title: Flexible removable partial dentures: a basic overview.
abstract: For many years, flexible resin materials have been available for fabricating removable partial denture (RPD) prostheses. Using a nonrigid material for the major connector or other components of an RPD may be a consideration for certain patients. Except for the promotional literature that has been written for flexible resin dentures, there is very little information available in the dental literature concerning nonrigid RPDs. As a result, the decision to use this treatment option depends on the judgment and experience of the dentist and fabricating laboratory. This article summarizes clinically pertinent information about flexible, nonrigid partial dentures.
authors.forename: Edward E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rubel
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials