A review of various methods of tripodization in removable partial denture to introduce a simplified classification system

Abstract

This article aims to present a newer and simplified classification of tripodization methods, which can help prosthodontists to choose a better method according to their ease and clinical expertise. This study was based on searching published scientific research. Data search was conducted via Medline via PubMed, Wiley Online library, Ebscohost, ScienceDirect, Research Gate as well as the Google Scholar till 2020 using the keywords – removable partial denture, method, tripodization. All the 21 selected articles were critically evaluated regarding the concepts and the techniques to introduce an innovative classification system for the various tripodization methods. The proposed classification system would help in appropriate selection of suitable tripodization method for every particular clinical situation in the process of removable partial denture fabrication.