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What Is Removable Partial Denture Why Is It Chosen

What Is A Removable Denture? A removable partial denture is a kind of replacement helpful for patients with some missing teeth. It consists of false replacement teeth and supporting tissues and has a pink plastic base. It is also known RPD. It can be removed and worn again by the patient without the help of a dentist. It is a good option for people who cannot have fixed partial dentures due to some specific reasons. Removable partial dentures do not lie completely on the gap of the missing teeth like complete dentures. It has clasps of metals that can be clipped on the remaining teeth for stability. Removable Partial Dentures What Are The Different Parts Of Removable Partial Dentures? The removable partial dentures consist of the following parts: Lingual Bar: It is the main metal connector of the dentures and has a U shape. Small Connectors: The small erect metal bar that emerges from the lingual bar act as small connectors of the false teeth. Direct Retainers...

Dental Implants A Guide To Revitalize Your Smile

Tooth loss is still a standard affair despite the advancements made in dentistry to save the teeth. Teeth are mainly lost due to reasons like decay, trauma and gum diseases. The replacements for tooth were earlier only available dentures and bridges. Today dentistry has provided people with a better solution, dental implants. Dental Implants Dental implants can be the best option for you if you have been using dentures and they feel uncomfortable or if bridges cannot be placed in your mouth due to lack of tooth support or if you're aiming to get rid of the self-consciousness that your smile gives you. Dental implants not only blend in with the appearance of the rest of your teeth but also gives excellent comfort and promises a long-term durability. Implants are known to be one of the best advancements in the last four decades. Let's understand what a dental implant is. What is a dental implant? Per-Ingvar Branemark is a Swedish orthopedic surgeon who invented the ...