Abstract

GONCALVES, Letícia Machado; FROTA, Pedro Henrique Dias Brasiliense; COSTA, Luciana Artioli  and  SANTANA, Ivone Lima. Dual path of insertion removable partial denture in aesthetic and functional rehabilitation case report. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2010, vol.9, n.4, pp. 373-376. ISSN 1677-3888.

One of the limitations of conventional RPD in the replacement of missing anterior teeth is the esthetic obtained, because placing retaining elements on the abutment teeth results in a undesirable display of the metallic structure. As an alternative treatment, dual path of insertion RPD should be used . When compared with conventional RPD, its design presents minimized use of clasps without compromising the retention, stability and support principles of RPDs. This clinical report describes the treatment of a patient Kennedy class IV using a dual path of insertion RPD. Minor connectors were planned on anterior abutments in intimate contact with the proximal undercuts, and then circumferential clasps were planned on the posterior abutments, fully seated in a rotational movement. Dual path RPD concept allows excellent functional and esthetic results, minimize tooth preparation and reduces the tendency toward plaque accumulation, however, it presents precise indication and should not be used in distal extension cases.

Keywords : Denture; Partial; Removable - Esthetics - Dental clasps.