Combination PROP: A Case Report of a Hybrid Flexible and Traditional Partial Removable Dental Prosthesis.

Abstract

The need for partial removable dental prostheses (PRDP) is increasing as the over-65 partially edentulous population grows. The use of flexible materials in the fabrication of these prostheses has captured a large portion of the market once occupied by traditional cast metal PRDPs. While there are some clinical advantages to the use of flexible PRDPs, there are also disadvantages and contraindications that must be considered. This paper describes a clinical case in which a patient's dentition is restored with a hybrid partial removable dental prosthesis consisting of a traditional metal framework and flexible denture base and clasps. This design can result in achieving the benefits of each type of prosthesis in an effort to satisfy the needs of the patient.