Esthetic Considerations for the Clasp Design of Removable Partial Dentures.

GÜRBÜZ A*, ÖZKAN P, IMREN S; (University of Ankara, Faculty of Dentistry, Turkey)


Esthetics can be defined as the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty, especially with the components of removable partial dentures, color and form. Specially, removable partial dentures esthetics could be defined as the cosmetic effect that affects the desirable beauty, charm, character and dignity of the individual.

The aim of this study compared with the different esthetic materials for RPD'clasps. Two esthetic materials were selected for this study. These materials were APS Color 35 and Dental D Acetal Resin. For the first group, removable partial dentures were made conventionally then the clasps were covered by APS Color 35, in the second group clasps were made by Acetal Resin. The patients were followed 3 - 6 months clinically and examined for esthetics and resistance of clasps during this period. Then two different materials compared with esthetic characteristics.