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What is a removable partial denture?

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What is a removable partial denture?

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A removable partial denture or RPD is an appliance that can be removed by the patient and is attached to the remaining teeth by way of attachments. These attachments are usually made of metal and hold on to the existing teeth to help support and steady the appliance.

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• A removable partial denture is an appliance that replaces one or several missing teeth. • It is attached to the remaining teeth with clasps, and is removable by the wearer. • Dentures are made by general dentists or by specialists called Prosthodontists.