Acrylic dentures: fill the gap. Part 1. overview, support, retention, reciprocation and bracing

Abstract

Many dental students find the principles of partial denture design difficult to learn. It is also recognized that dentists in general practice within the UK do not always provide sufficient design specification on their laboratory prescription. In that regard, it seems that confusion about how to come up with a suitable denture design persists after graduation. The aim of this series of articles is therefore to review the principles of denture design as applied to mucosal-borne dentures. Part 1 focuses on support, retention, reciprocation and bracing. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article reviews the principles of design in relation to mucosal-borne partial dentures.