Removable Partial Dentures

A removable partial denture (RPD) is for a patient who has few teeth missing and desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons, and who cannot have a bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any number of reasons, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge or due to financial limitations or personal choice.

An important step in maintaining a healthy smile is to replace missing teeth. When teeth are missing, the remaining ones can change position, drifting into the surrounding space. Teeth that are out of position can damage tissues in the mouth. In addition, it may be difficult to clean thoroughly between crooked teeth. As a result, you run the risk of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to the loss of additional teeth. In situations where only some teeth are missing we can also use a Removable Partial Denture. A removable partial denture fills in the space created by missing teeth and fills out your smile. It is usually used when the space without teeth is too large for a bridge, or there are no teeth on either side of the gap or for economic reasons

There are three types of Removable Partial Dentures to choose from once the prosthodontist has decided that it is the best option for the case:

1. Cast Metal Removable Partial Dentures
2. Acrylic Clasp Removable Partial Dentures
3. Flexible Partial Dentures

Dentists at Sri Rama Chandra Children’s and Dental Hospital can help you restore your smile, oral health and boost confidence through different fixtures for your dental problems.