2020 Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 23-28
A removable partial denture with implant support (IRPD) is clinically available for maintaining occlusion and obtaining denture stability. Symmetrical placement of a few implants will not only improve the supporting position and area in the dental arch, masticatory function, and comfort but also prevent ridge resorption and contribute to long-term success. Particularly, IRPD would be best prosthetic rehabilitation method for Eichner C1 cases without an occlusal vertical stop, because it is very difficult to perfectly prevent the rotational change of dentures using conventional RPDs.
In this article, the term “IRPD” is proposed as a general term for a removable partial denture with implant support. Examples of success and failure in IRPD cases are shown, and types and indications of IRPD are discussed. The outline of effective techniques, implant positions, and designs of IRPD are explained. A typical long-term observation of an IRPD case is also described.
