Moldova Region Population Study of Social Cases Affected by Partial Edentation

Abstract

As the number of partially edentulous patients grows, so will the demand for removable partial dentures (RPDs) in clinical practice because it is a safe, conservative, and cost-effective alternative that provides good plaque control but necessitates periodic maintenance visits. The goal of this research was to look at the incidence of partial edentulism, RPD type, design, and components, as well as their frequency of use, among patients at the Dental Faculty's Department of Partial Dentures in Iasi.

Keywords: Removable partial dentures; biomechanical concept; clasps design; partial edentulism.