Turning Points in Removable Partial Denture Philosophy

Abstract

This article discusses key turning points in removable partial denture (RPD) philosophy. Early advancements tended to focus upon improving the technical quality of the prosthesis itself. The beginning of the 20th century brought significant public pressure upon the dental profession due to consequences associated with poor quality fixed prostheses. The result was dramatic improvement and heavy demand for RPDs. Technical and efficiency issues conspired to temper this enthusiasm, eventually resulting in reduced respect for RPDs. By highlighting key writings and technical issues during these periods of change it is hoped the reader will gain a more precise understanding of the current status of RPD philosophy.

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“…This would seem to be blindingly obvious and, as was shown in Part 1, was first suggested in 1817! 3 Yet, many RPDs are still made without tooth support 4,5 or without tooth preparation for rests. 6 (Table 1, Part 1 of this series 7 .…”

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“…ret til for at kunne passe i et hul i tandraekken, er beskrevet i litteratur fra 1711. Proteserne var på den tid groft udskåret med mangelfuld tandform; men dette aendrede sig med tandlaegen Fauchards nye design af delproteser i 1728 (12). Fauchard beskrev anvendelsen af barrer, som sammenkoblede de bilaterale tanderstatninger i en delprotese, og han anvendte både labiale og lingvale barrer i sine konstruktioner, som i begyndelsen blev holdt på plads af fjedre.…”