Explore: Denture Retention

Conventional dentures are removable (removable partial denture or complete denture). However, there are many denture designs, some of which rely on bonding or clasping

shape of denture borders and flanges may affect the degree of retention. Factors affecting denture retention may be regarded as secondary retention. In this

A complete denture (also known as a full denture, false teeth or plate) is a removable appliance used when all teeth within a jaw have been lost and need

A removable partial denture (RPD) is a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons

the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor. The basis for

bone and delay the process of complete edentulism. An overdenture is a denture, the base of which covers one or more teeth, prepared roots or implants

mandibular teeth or tooth analogues". When exploring different complete denture occlusal schemes, it is more useful to define occlusion as the relative

Chronic erythematous candidiasis is more usually associated with denture wearing (see denture-related stomatitis).[citation needed] This variant is also sometimes

contemporary review of the factors involved in complete denture retention, stability, and support. Part I: retention". The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 49 (1):

ill-fitting and rubbing resulting in ulcers etc. Loss of retention (therefore resulting in a reline of denture or a remake may be required) Fractures due to dropping