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Removable Partial Denture: Equipoise Clasp

Prosthodontist — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:09:12 +0000

Equipoise Clasp was designed by Roach in 1930. Roach concepts on Equipoise were later modified by European and North American dentists giving us similar clasps concepts with other names. The Equipoise, is designed for use on the palatal / lingual surface of the abutment. In Equipoise concept, the dentist must place an element of support, [...]

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Conventional Complete Dentures

Prosthodontist — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:54:51 +0000

Conventional complete dentures are made by taking accurate impressions of maxillary and mandibular denture bearing areas and associated structures. Complete dentures replace all of the natural dentition and associated structures of the maxilla or mandible. It is entirely supported by tissues – mucous membrane, connective tissues and underlying bone. Four Essentials for the Efficient Functioning [...]

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Removable Partial Denture: Extracoronal Attachment

Prosthodontist — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:01:54 +0000

Extracoronal Attachment is a type of precision attachment which involves two parts. The first half has a ball joint cantilevered from the abutment unit. The second part, is housed within the one piece casting framework. The attachment may involve a spring or an O ring or a similar component. The attachment compensates for the differential [...]

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Temporary Removable Partial Denture

Prosthodontist — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:19:55 +0000

Temporary Removable Partial Dental Prosthesis is incorporated into a total denture treatment plan for various reasons. Temporary removable partial dentures are typically made of acrylic resin with wire retention and may include other components to provide support. Sometimes replacement of missing teeth is necessary for short period of time such as for the sake of [...]

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Flexible Dentures

Prosthodontist — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:28:59 +0000

Flexible dentures are becoming very popular nowadays. They are marketed as permanent, unbreakable and retentive restorations. Flexible dentures cost is higher than traditional removable partial dentures, but many patients pay that extra because of esthetics. Dentures with flexible framework are undeniably more esthetically pleasing than dentures with metal framework. Another property of Flexible partial denture [...]

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Removable Partial Denture Attachment

Prosthodontist — Thu, 12 May 2011 23:10:25 +0000

Attachments for Removable Partial Dentures can be categorized into: intracoronal attachment or extracoronal attachment, rigid attachment or resilient attachment, and precision attachment or semi-precision attachment. Let’s limit the discussion on the first 2 categories of attachments mentioned, the intracoronal attachment and extracoronal attachments. Intracoronal attachment for removable partial denture is either cast or attached totally [...]

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Lower Removable Partial Denture Linguoplate

Prosthodontist — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:27:54 +0000

Linguoplate is a type of major connector for Removable Partial Denture. Major connector is the component of partial denture that connects the parts of the denture located on one side of the arch with those on the opposite side. It is the unit of the denture to which all other parts are directly or indirectly [...]

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Denture: Overdenture and Bar Connectors

Prosthodontist — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:51:59 +0000

Overdentures have significant advantages compared with complete dentures. Some of these are: 1. Greater functional stability due to preservation of residual ridge contours 2. Better retention 3. Chewing efficiency 4. Less pressure on the mucosa 5. Reduced extension of denture base in the maxilla Overdentures are complete dentures that are partially supported by natural teeth [...]

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Lower Complete Denture

Equipoise Removable Partial Denture

Prosthodontist — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:16:25 +0000

Equipoise is balance of force design. The design creates forces along the long axis of the abutment tooth with passive retention. All clasping in this Removable Partial Denture System is designed intra-arch. E-clasps are designed on the mesial or distal aspect of the teeth facing the edentulous area. This is to reduce the lateral torque. [...]

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Acrylic Resin Removable Partial Denture

Prosthodontist — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:04:43 +0000

Acrylic resin removable partial denture with wire retainers is sometimes recommended for frail elderly patients. It is justified by the notion that acrylic resin is faster and easier to work with, affordable and amenable to repair. Acrylic resin prosthesis treatment is used because the remaining teeth are periodontally compromised, patients tend to exhibit poor oral [...]

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