Flange design in removable partial dentures
Chew, C.L.; Tan, P.H.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 18(5): 560-563
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 2694912 Document Number: 338658
Flange design is an important component in the success of removable partial dentures. There are a number of factors such as undercuts, state of residual ridge, aesthetics, etc. that would influence the design. All these factors are interrelated and must be considered together. Only then will the denture serve its function for aesthetics without compromising the health of the remaining supporting tissues. The importance of each factor and its relationship to others are discussed.