Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
| Online Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007
Technical Tips for Improved Retention and Stabilization of a Unilateral Removable Partial Denture
Technical Tips for Improved Retention and Stabilization of a Unilateral Removable Partial Denture
DDS, PhD and
DDS, PhD
Page Range: 344 – 347
An advantage of unilateral removable partial dentures (RPDs) is the lack of a major connector, but easy dislodgement of this design may cause several complications. Implant support of a unilateral RPD can provide additional stability and retention and may prevent such complications as aspiration or swallowing.Abstract
Keywords: unilateral RPD; retention
Copyright: American Academy of Implant Dentistry 2007
Contributor Notes
Bulent Uludag, DDS, PhD, is a professor and Gozde Celik, DDS, PhD, is a research assistant in the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. Address correspondence to Dr Bulent Uludag, Ankara Universitesi Dis Hekimligi Fakultesi, Protetik Dis Tedavisi Ab. D., 06500 Besevler- Ankara, Turkey (uludag@dentistry.ankara.edu.tr).