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Removable Prosthodontics II Acrylic Removable Partial Dentures SIUST College of Dentisty
Removable Prosthodontics II Acrylic Removable Partial Dentures SIUST College of Dentisty
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Advantages: 1. Not expensive. 2. Light in weight. 3. Simpler design. 4. Easily constructed. 5. Easily added if a present natural tooth is extracted. 6. Easily relined if bone has been resorbed. 7. Easily repaired if fractured. 8. Good appearance if extended labially or buccally because its colour resembles that of the gingivae. 9. Easily adjusted by grinding at chair side.
Interproximal tooth extensions and regions where marginal gingiva is crossed by the prosthesis should be carefully adjusted (outlined in red).
Disadvantages: 1. Less patient response and tolerance for acrylic dentures than metallic denture. 2. Poor thermal conductivity. 3. Lower strength, therefore easily broken, so must be constructed in thick sections, resulting in larger denture. 4. Tendency for warpage if over-heated during polishing or during recurring in (repair or reline).
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5. Design difficulties, as: i. Ideal tooth supported is difficult. ii. Ideal indirect retention is difficult. iii. Impossible to use more sophisticated component, such as precision attachment & stress breakers. 6. Unnecessary tissue coverage, because of strength, retention and inhaling or swallowing considerations.
Uses: Temporary prostheses may be indicated as a part of total treatment for: 1. Sake of appearance. 2. Space maintenance. 3. Reestablishment of occlusal relationships. 4. To condition teeth & residual ridges. 5. To condition the patient for wearing a prosthesis.
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