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G Villani

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[Effects of the use of removable partial dentures (RPD) on the integrity of dento-periodontal structures. Review of the literature].

In several clinical studies on removable partial dentures (RPDS), great attention was paid to the occurrence of reactions in periodontal tissue. In this article on causes of periodontal breakdown related to RPDS, the three main factors discussed were: 1) plaque and oral hygiene 2) coverage of the marginal gingival by parts of an RPD 3) occlusal forces that are transmitted to the remaining teeth and their periodontal tissues by the prosthesis.

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[Saliva: an important factor in retention of complete dentures].

The saliva plays a profound role in a removable prosthodontic treatment in edentulous patients. Indeed the presence of a thin salivary film is essential to the comfort of the mucosa. The saliva also plays pivotal role for the stomatitis of prothesic etiology, found in significant numbers of complete and partial denture wearers. Additionally, saliva in cause in calcolus deposition and in anomalous hue of removable denture.

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