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  • Title: Influence of retainer and major connector designs of removable partial dentures on the stabilization of mobile teeth: A preliminary study.
    Author: Nagayama T, Wada J, Watanabe C, Murakami N, Takakusaki K, Uchida H, Utsumi M, Wakabayashi N.
    Journal: Dent Mater J; 2020 Jan 31; 39(1):89-100. PubMed ID: 31582595.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of retainers and major connector designs on the stabilization of remaining mobile teeth using removable partial dentures (RPDs). We prepared experimental RPDs with several retainer designs and major connectors for lower Kennedy class I models. The simulated RPD insertion and removal test was conducted and retentive force and mobility of mobile remaining teeth with and without RPD placement were measured throughout a simulation test. Regardless of reduction of retentive force, the placement of RPDs using cast clasps and/or lingual plates resulted in reduced mobility of the remaining teeth than use of wrought wire clasps and/or lingual bars. The results suggested that cast clasps and lingual plates are effective for the stabilization of mobile, remaining teeth. Additionally, the stabilizing effect of RPD on abutment teeth was not diminished, despite decreases in retentive force.
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