Removable partial dentures: The clinical need for innovation

Abstract

Future trials should evaluate new RPD materials and design technologies and include both long-term follow-up and health-related and patient-reported outcomes. Advances in materials and digital design/production along with patient education promise to further the application of RPDs and improve the quality of life for patients requiring RPDs.

Five‐year success rate of resin‐bonded fixed partial dentures: A systematic review

“…The potential for multiple maintenance visits must be taken into consideration, which can be frustrating for both the dentist and the patient. Patient compliance is a problem in dentistry and providing treatments with low complication rates, and low maintenance is optimal . Minimal porcelain chipping not affecting function, and aesthetics of the RBFPDs was not considered a failure.…”

“…Patient compliance is a problem in dentistry and providing treatments with low complication rates, and low maintenance is optimal. 30 Minimal porcelain chipping not affecting function, and aesthetics of the RBFPDs was not considered a failure.…”

CAD/CAM Constructed Poly(etheretherketone) (PEEK) Framework of Kennedy Class I Removable Partial Denture: A Clinical Report

“…The prevalence of partially edentulous adults is estimated to be greater than 20% in some regions of the United States . This number of patients is increasing and requires replacement of missing teeth .…”

“…Advances in polymer‐based materials and digital fabrication strategies might allow for incorporation of key design features such as rests and indirect and direct retention components. The increased biocompatibility, durability, and elasticity, as well as the more esthetically pleasing and cost‐effective benefits, will expand their applications in RPD‐based prosthetics …”

“…The prevalence of partially edentulous adults is estimated to be greater than 20% in some regions of the United States. 1,2 This number of patients is increasing and requires replacement of missing teeth. 3 Among the treatment options, removable partial dentures (RPDs) are widely used in clinical practice and have advantages compared to fixed partial dentures or implant restorations, particularly in elderly patients.…”