If partial dentures are worth making, then they are worth making well. This book presents a review of demographic changes in the partially dentate population, the increasing availability of alternative treatments, and evidence for the long-term effectiveness of partial dentures. In addition, it provides evidence-based guidelines that practitioners can apply to the design, preparation, completion, and maintenance of removable partial dentures in their everyday clinical practice.

ISBN 1-85097-075-0
978-1-85097-075-0 , 9781850970750

156 pp; 211 illus

Contents
Chapter 1 Partial Denture Provision   1
Chapter 2 Indications for Partial Dentures   13
Chapter 3 Basic Principles of Partial Denture Design   25
Chapter 4 Partial Denture Design: Saddles, Rests and Retainers   35
Chapter 5 Partial Denture Design: Connectors   53
Chapter 6 Surveying   65
Chapter 7 Transitional Partial Dentures   77
Chapter 8 Clinical Guide I: Gathering the Information   91
Chapter 9 Clinical Guide II: Establishing the Denture Design   103
Chapter 10 Clinical Guide III: Preparation of the Mouth for Partial Dentures   113
Chapter 11 Clinical Guide IV: Completing and Maintaining the Partial Denture   127
   Index   139

Preface
A partial denture may be defined as a removable prosthesis that replaces a missing tooth or teeth and associated supporting tissues in an arch where some natural teeth remain. It is one of the means of restoring appearance and function for patients with missing teeth and, where such a need exists, there is strong evidence to support their successful use in the long term.

In terms of materials and techniques very little has changed in the clinical provision of partial dentures. What has changed significantly is the context of this provision and our understanding of its effects. Important and continuing demographic changes of the partially dentate population, the increasing availability of alternative treatments and, above all, a substantial and growing evidence base for the long-term effectiveness of partial dentures are now significant influences on their use. This book presents a review of these influences and, based on evidence, a systematic and effective approach to removable partial denture provision.

Having Read This Book It is hoped that after reading this book the reader will:
•    Recognise the demographic changes to the partially dentate population, and appreciate the effectiveness of partial dentures and the consequences of their use.
•    Understand the clinical and patient-related factors that indicate the use of partial dentures and recognise the need to base the provision of partial dentures on perceived aesthetic and/or functional need of the patient.
•    Recognise that not all missing teeth need to be replaced and be aware of the concept of functionally oriented treatment planning for the partially dentate.
•    Understand the basic principles of partial denture design and the application of these principles to the design of the several partial denture components.
•    Understand the procedure of cast surveying and how this may be applied to the process of a simple and practical system of design for effective partial dentures.
•    Recognise that the design of partial dentures is the responsibility of the dental practitioner.
•    Be aware of the clinical techniques and materials used in the clinical construction of partial dentures.
•    Understand the indications for and types of transitional partial dentures.


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