A clinical guide on Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs), offering detailed information for dental practitioners. The text addresses the increasing future need for RPDs despite declining tooth loss rates, attributing this to an aging and growing population. A significant portion of the material covers the comprehensive diagnostic process for partially edentulous patients, including examination of oral hygiene, periodontal health, and systemic conditions, emphasizing that the prosthodontic treatment plan must be established first. Finally, the sources explore various RPD design philosophies, their components, material choices, post-insertion patient care for managing common problems, and alternative RPD options such as interim prostheses and implant-supported solutions. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/dentistry_made_simple Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/
