Abstract
Patients’ acceptance of their dentures and their satisfaction are affected by esthetic factor. The appearance of the metal clasps in the esthetic zone can be objectionable for many patients. To overcome the esthetic problem, different solutions have been presented in the literature. The use of precision attachments, double-crown systems, and implants in removable partial dentures (described in part IV) can be esthetic treatment options, but these options require tooth preparation to fabricate crown restoration and a surgical operation. As a result, the increased cost is inevitable. Different metal clasp designs presented in Chap. 11 can also be esthetic alternatives in removable partial dentures. In this chapter, widely accepted and used other treatment alternatives, which are thermoplastic resins for nonmetal clasp dentures and rotational path removable partial denture design, are described. The advantages, disadvantages, and the basic principles in clinical usage are presented.
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Şakar, O. (2016). Esthetic Solutions for Removable Partial Dentures. In: Şakar, O. (eds) Removable Partial Dentures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20556-4_12
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