The conversion partial denture: a clinical report

The treatment alternative described maximizes the benefit of remaining teeth while allowing simplified alteration of the prosthesis if abutments are lost during the life span of the removable partial denture (RPD). A conversion partial is an RPD whose tooth-frame assembly components are individually...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2004-04, Vol.91 (4), p.306-309
Main Authors: Waliszewski, Michael P., Brudvik, James S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Dentistry
Denture Design
Denture Retention
Denture, Complete, Upper
Denture, Partial, Removable
Humans
Male
Maxilla
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Summary:The treatment alternative described maximizes the benefit of remaining teeth while allowing simplified alteration of the prosthesis if abutments are lost during the life span of the removable partial denture (RPD). A conversion partial is an RPD whose tooth-frame assembly components are individually fabricated and then joined with an acrylic resin major connector. The conversion RPD optimizes retention and stabilization of a terminal dentition and can be easily converted to an immediate complete denture.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.01.010