Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms

Conson Yeung, Ollie Yiru Yu, Walter Yu Hang Lam, Katherine Chiu Man Leung, Amy Wai Yee Wong, Chun Hung Chu Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong KongCorrespondence: Chun Hung Chu Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 3B26, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong KongTel +852 2859 0287Email c...

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Main Authors: Yeung C, Yu OY, Lam WYH, Leung KCM, Wong AWY, Chu CH
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Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2020-09-01
Series:Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/improving-esthetics-of-removable-partial-dentures-using-palatal-retent-peer-reviewed-article-CCIDE
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spelling doaj-4c71a25163fd406881df87e52e82ca132020-11-25T02:48:22ZengDove Medical PressClinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry1179-13572020-09-01Volume 1239139757506Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive ArmsYeung CYu OYLam WYHLeung KCMWong AWYChu CHConson Yeung, Ollie Yiru Yu, Walter Yu Hang Lam, Katherine Chiu Man Leung, Amy Wai Yee Wong, Chun Hung Chu Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong KongCorrespondence: Chun Hung Chu Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 3B26, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong KongTel +852 2859 0287Email chchu@hku.hkAbstract: A well-designed removable partial denture can replace the loss of hard and soft tissues, restore masticatory function and maintain arch integrity. It is relatively simple, non-invasive and economical compared to other treatment options. Removable partial denture is therefore a common option among various treatment replacing missing teeth. A removable partial denture replacing anterior missing teeth can improve esthetics and hence the patient’s quality of life. However, metal components of a removable partial denture may be visible and affects patient satisfaction. Esthetics of a removable partial denture can often be improved with some modifications to traditional designs. This article reported the use of a cobalt-chromium-based removable partial denture to replace a missing maxillary lateral incisor and molars. Palatal retentive arms were employed as the retentive components on the premolars to avoid the metal component being seen when speaking and smiling. The indications and design of the removable partial dentures with palatal retentive arms are also discussed.Keywords: denture, removable partial denture, esthetics, palatal retentive armhttps://www.dovepress.com/improving-esthetics-of-removable-partial-dentures-using-palatal-retent-peer-reviewed-article-CCIDEdentureremovable partial dentureestheticspalatal retentive arm
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author Yeung C
Yu OY
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Yu OY
Lam WYH
Leung KCM
Wong AWY
Chu CH
Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
denture
removable partial denture
esthetics
palatal retentive arm
author_facet Yeung C
Yu OY
Lam WYH
Leung KCM
Wong AWY
Chu CH
author_sort Yeung C
title Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms
title_short Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms
title_full Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms
title_fullStr Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms
title_full_unstemmed Improving Esthetics of Removable Partial Dentures Using Palatal Retentive Arms
title_sort improving esthetics of removable partial dentures using palatal retentive arms
publisher Dove Medical Press
series Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
issn 1179-1357
publishDate 2020-09-01
description Conson Yeung, Ollie Yiru Yu, Walter Yu Hang Lam, Katherine Chiu Man Leung, Amy Wai Yee Wong, Chun Hung Chu Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong KongCorrespondence: Chun Hung Chu Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 3B26, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong KongTel +852 2859 0287Email chchu@hku.hkAbstract: A well-designed removable partial denture can replace the loss of hard and soft tissues, restore masticatory function and maintain arch integrity. It is relatively simple, non-invasive and economical compared to other treatment options. Removable partial denture is therefore a common option among various treatment replacing missing teeth. A removable partial denture replacing anterior missing teeth can improve esthetics and hence the patient’s quality of life. However, metal components of a removable partial denture may be visible and affects patient satisfaction. Esthetics of a removable partial denture can often be improved with some modifications to traditional designs. This article reported the use of a cobalt-chromium-based removable partial denture to replace a missing maxillary lateral incisor and molars. Palatal retentive arms were employed as the retentive components on the premolars to avoid the metal component being seen when speaking and smiling. The indications and design of the removable partial dentures with palatal retentive arms are also discussed.Keywords: denture, removable partial denture, esthetics, palatal retentive arm
topic denture
removable partial denture
esthetics
palatal retentive arm
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