Z N Al-Dwairi, D S Taani, A Z Naseeb, N Al-Haj Husain, M Özcan, E Lynch
To assess the clinical periodontal status of abutment teeth in regards of different design components of distal-extension removable partial dentures. Subjects (N=100) with acrylic or cobalt-chromium distal-extension removable partial dentures were enrolled and their periodontal parameters plaque and gingival indices [PI, GI], probing depths [PD], clinical attachment loss [CAL] and a mobility index [MI] evaluated. Denture base type, major connector, occlusal rests position, design of direct retainers, retention, stability and denture wearing habits were further evaluated...
June 15, 2023: European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry