Removable Partial Dentures

This clinical guide, now in an extensively revised second edition, describes the latest developments in planning, materials, and techniques for successful fabrication of removable partial dentures (RPDs). The fabrication of conventional and digital RPDs are demonstrated in a simple and easy-to-understand format, with the aid of numerous color figures and video clips with scientific support on each page. Care has been taken to provide reliable guidance on all aspects of clinical practice relating to RPDs. Readers will find information on decision-making regarding treatment options, clasp-retained RPDs and esthetic solutions, attachments and double crown systems in RPDs, implant-assisted RPDs, maintenance and post-insertion problems for all types of RPDs, the role of RPDs in the management of temporomandibular disorders and the treatment of maxillofacial defects, the re-establishment of occlusal vertical dimension and maximal intercuspation, the rules for disinfection in prosthodontic practice.

Provides scientifically supported information on clasp-, precision attachment and implant-retained digital RPDs Discusses maintenance and post-insertion problems for all types of RPD, as well as the rules for disinfection. Includes numerous color figures and supporting video clips

Auteur

Olcay akar DDS, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, stanbul University, stanbul, Türkiye. Dr. akar graduated from stanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1987 and after completing her PhD thesis The factors affecting successful esthetics in complete and removable partial dentures, became Associate Professor in 2000 and Professor in 2007 in the Prosthodontics Department of the same faculty. Dr. akar has published more than 50 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals and has given numerous presentations at meetings both within Türkiye and overseas.

Contenu

Part I: Introduction to Removable Partial Dentures . .- Chapter 1. Current Status on Partial Edentulism and Removable Partial Dentures .- Chapter 2. The Effects of Partial Edentulism on the Stomatognathic System and General Health .- Chapter 3. Classification of Partially Edentulous Arches .- Part II. Treatment Planning, Mouth Preparation and Impression Procedures . .- Chapter 4. Biomechanics of Removable Partial Dentures.- Chapter 5. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Partially Edentulous Patients .- Chapter 6. Preparation of the Mouth for Removable Partial Dentures .- Chapter 7. Preparation of the Abutment Teeth for Removable Partial Dentures .- Chapter 8. Impression Materials and Procedures for Removable Partial Dentures .- Part III: Clasp Retained Removable Partial Dentures . .- Chapter 9. Major and Minor connectors.- Chapter 10. Rests and Rest Seats .- Chapter 11. Direct and Indirect Retainers.- Chapter 12. Esthetic Solutions for Removable Partial Dentures.- Chapter 13. Establishing Occlusal Relationships.- Chapter 14. Surveying and Laboratory Procedures.- Chapter 15. Initial Placement and Adjustment .- Part IV: Advanced Retention and Support Auxiliaries for Removable Partial Dentures . .- Chapter 16. Attachments and Double Crown Systems in Removable Partial Dentures.- Chapter 17. The Role of the Dental Implant in Removable Partial Dentures.- Part V. Digital Workflow of Removable Partial Dentures . .- Chapter 18. Data Acquisition and Designing.- Chapter 19. Manufacturing and Materials .- Part VI: Re-establishing Normal Stomatognathic Function in Partially Edentulous Patients . .- Chapter 20. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders in Partially Edentulous Patients.- Chapter 21. Re-establishing Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Maximal Intercuspal Position in Partially Edentulous Patients .- Chapter 22. Prosthetic Treatment of Partially Edentulous Maxillofacial Defect Patients.- Part VII: Maintenance and Post Insertion Problems of Removable Partial Dentures and Infection control in practice . .- Chapter 23. Post-insertion Problems.- Chapter 24. Maintenance .- Chapter 25. Disinfection and Hygiene Protocols .