oral rehabilitation with partially removable dentures: case report

Abstract

 Objective: To describe and evaluate the rehabilitative treatment performed on a patient with multiple tooth losses through the fabrication and installation of both provisional and definitive removable partial dentures (RPD), considering mechanical, functional, and aesthetic aspects. Methods: This is a qualitative and descriptive case study conducted at the Clinical School of UNAMA – Santarém/PA. Data collection included clinical and laboratory examinations, as well as the patient's document analysis. The treatment plan was personalized and involved the integration of prosthodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, and aesthetics. Case Report: The clinical case involved a female patient with partial edentulism in multiple regions, who was initially rehabilitated with a provisional RPD and subsequently with a definitive RPD. The approach aimed to restore masticatory function, aesthetics, and the patient's self-esteem. Solutions such as rotational path RPDs were adopted to reduce the visibility of metal components in aesthetically sensitive areas. An integrated and individualized treatment plan was essential for the success of the procedure, as reflected in the improvement of periodontal health, facial appearance, and overall quality of life. Conclusion: When properly planned and executed using a multidisciplinary approach, RPDs proved to be a conservative, functional, and aesthetically satisfactory alternative for oral rehabilitation. The main challenge was achieving aesthetic harmony without compromising prosthetic mechanics.

Keywords: Oral rehabilitation, Removable partial denture, Dental aesthetics, Prosthetic planning, Quality of life.