Esthetic clasp cast partial denture

Abstract

Denture esthetics as defined by Glossary of prosthodontics terms the effect produced by a dental prosthesis that affects the beauty and attractiveness of the person. [ 1 ] Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are the widely accepted and treatment of choice for most cases as it is both effective and affordable. Partially edentulous treatment planning includes both esthetics and masticatory function. A prosthesis that is highly esthetic will improve patient's motivation and acceptance. It is a very wrong notion to expect that patients will tolerate unesthetic partial dentures because good masticatory capability has been achieved. Esthetics plays a vital role in the success of partial dentures, and the length and mobility of the patient's lips play a significant role in achieving it. [ 2 ] Patients with short lips or highly mobile lips pose problems as esthetics are compromised because most clasp arms, denture borders, and other components will show when the patient smiles or speaks. [ 3 ] RPDs can easily look artificial; hence, special emphasis should aim toward restoring function, phonetics, esthetics with a long-term benefits which requires meticulous attention during fabrication. This case reports is an esthetic clasp designed for a cast partial denture for a young girl for esthetic and function.

Restoring the harmony of function and aesthetics in partially edentulous arches: A case report

“…Various studies have stated that patients fail to wear partial dentures as they find the display of the clasps which act as direct retainers esthetically unacceptable. 8 A similar concern was raised by the patient which led to the decision to use aesthetic alternative for clasp assemblies. Technopolymer clasps manufactured from thermoplastic acetal resin (POM) help in overcoming the esthetics concerns of removable partial denture.…”

“…They can be used in larger and deeper undercuts because of low modulus of elasticity and in situations where esthetics and periodontal health are priorities. 8…”

A Novel Cu-Sil Denture with Flexible Framework and Traditional Cast Partial Denture – A Case Report

“…Agerberg and Carlsson reported that esthetics should be prioritised than function in prosthodontic patients. 5 Numerous patients fail to wear the partial dentures as they find the display of clasp assemblies esthetically unacceptable. 6 Ali Afzal Khan et al reported an increase in esthetics and masticatory efficiency following treatment with CPD to replace missing teeth in a partially edentulous individual.…”

The Restoration of an Aesthetic and Functional Abutment Under an Existing Cast Partial Denture - A Simple Technique.

“…In this scenario, the challenge is to recreate the retentive features of crown in accordance with clasps and minor connector of an existing partial denture without compromising aesthetics. Aesthetics of the restoration has an important role in the psychological acceptance of the prosthesis by the patient 4,5 . The literature is abundant on the retrofitting of a crown under an existing CPD clasp assembly [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] .…”