Rotational Path Removable Partial Denture
The partial edentulous patients require dentures to replace the loss of natural teeth. Rotational path removable partial denture (RPD) is an alternative treatment prosthesis used to achieve the masticatory function and esthetic outcome. The proper design of rotational path RPD affects to adequate retention, minimize the clasp arms, and improve esthetic enhancing compared to conventional RPD. The path of insertion is an importance concept to design the rotational path RPD. The proximal plate represents as the retentive component in rotational path RPD which is an intimate contact to the proximal surface of the tooth abutment at the center of rotation. Then the other components of metal framework rotate in accordance with the rotational path until the removable partial denture framework is seated on tooth and soft tissue. According to the difficult clinical procedures and laboratory processes, dentists and technicians should understand the rotational path RPD designed concept for achieving ideal rotational path RPD.
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