Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 4 , Pages 306-309, April 2004

The conversion partial denture: a clinical report

  • Michael P. Waliszewski, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Graduate Prosthodontic Resident USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Michael Waliszewski Department of Restorative Dentistry–Graduate Prosthodontics Box 357456–D 780 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-7456 Fax: 206-543-7783
    • ,
  • James S. Brudvik, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Professor Emeritus of Prosthodontics USA

University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Wash

Abstract 

The treatment alternative described maximizes the benefit of remaining teeth while allowing simplified alteration of the prosthesis if abutments are lost during the life span of the removable partial denture (RPD). A conversion partial is an RPD whose tooth-frame assembly components are individually fabricated and then joined with an acrylic resin major connector. The conversion RPD optimizes retention and stabilization of a terminal dentition and can be easily converted to an immediate complete denture.

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PII: S0022-3913(04)00027-7

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.01.010

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 4 , Pages 306-309, April 2004

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