This document provides an introduction to removable partial dentures. It defines key terminology like prosthodontics, prosthesis, and removable partial denture. It explains that a removable partial denture replaces one or more missing teeth and is supported by remaining teeth and/or oral tissues. The objectives of a removable partial denture are listed as restoring esthetics, function, and occlusion while preserving oral and dental health. Consequences of tooth loss like impaired speech, drifting teeth, and bone loss are outlined. Finally, common causes of tooth loss like dental caries, periodontal disease, injury, and radiation are identified.

1. Introduction of Removable
Partial Denture
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2. Terminology
 Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to
the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and
maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance
and health of patient with clinical conditions associated
with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial
tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

3. Terminology
 Prosthesis is the artificial replacement of an absent
of the human body.

4. Terminology
 Partial Denture is a prosthesis that replaces one or
more, but not all of the natural teeth. It is supported by
teeth or/and the mucosa. It might be fixed or removable.
 Removable Partial Denture (RPD) is a partial
denture that can be removed and replaced in the mouth
by patient.

6. Basic Objectives of RPD
1. Esthetic Reason
2. Restoration of oral function and occlusion
3. Preservation of the health and relationship of
the teeth, and the health of the oral and para-
oral structures.

7. Consequences of Teeth Loss
 Aesthetics
 Speech
 Drifting, tilting, over-eruption
 Loss of masticatory efficiency
 Loss of vertical dimension
 Deviation of mandible
 Loose of alveolar bone

8. Causes of Teeth Loss
 Dental Caries
 Periodontal Diseases
 Trauma or Injury
 Impacted Teeth
 Anodontia
 Radiotherapy

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