Removable Partial Dentures

This extensively revised second edition offers a comprehensive, clinically grounded guide to the planning, materials, and techniques involved in the fabrication of both conventional and digital RPDs. Richly illustrated with color figures and video clips, it ensures a clear, accessible approach to learning and applying RPD protocols in modern prosthodontic practice.

Key Features

• Edentulism Management:
  Offers clinical decision-making frameworks for partial edentulism, addressing both functional and esthetic demands.
• Esthetic Solutions:
  Explores options for clasp-retained and non-clasp RPDs, providing guidance on minimizing visibility and maximizing patient satisfaction.
• Implant-Assisted RPDs:
  Integrates implants as abutments to enhance retention, support, and stability, especially in challenging cases.
• Occlusal Considerations:
  Covers occlusion design, including re-establishment of occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) and maximal intercuspation for long-term success.
• Precision Attachments & Double Crowns:
  Describes use of attachments (e.g., ball, bar, telescopic systems) for improved function, esthetics, and patient comfort.
• TMJ Disorders & Maxillofacial Defects:
  Highlights the role of RPDs in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) management and rehabilitation of maxillofacial defects.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  Offers detailed protocols for post-insertion care, adjustments, and management of common complications.
• Disinfection Protocols:
  Emphasizes infection control, sterilization, and hygiene protocols in prosthodontic settings.
• Digital Workflow Integration:
  Introduces CAD/CAM, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing in the modern fabrication of RPDs.