A removable partial denture is a prosthesis that can be readily placed in the mouth and removed by the wearer. A removable partial denture has clasps that hold it to the natural teeth in the mouth. It is usually made of cast metal with plastic bases and teeth.
The purpose of the removable partial denture is to:

• Restore function
• Improve or restore appearance
• Preserve and maintain the remaining oral structures

The design of a partial denture, including all of its component parts, determines its comfort, its efficiency, and, most important, whether it will be a therapeutic appliance promoting oral health, or will become a destructive influence. All partial dentures must be designed to preserve and maintain what remains as well as fill in the missing spaces.

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