Do Flexible Removable Partial Dentures Neglect Conventional Acrylic Rigid Dentures?

Abstract

Introduction: This article aimed to review the fabrication of flexible removable partial dentures in lieu of conventional acrylic rigid removable partial dentures in Iraq. Materials and Methods: The Iraqi Dental Association listed the numbers of 75 dental laboratories in its telephone directory. All dental laboratories listed were contacted and invited to participate in this study. Written information received from dental technicians for the fabrication of flexible and rigid removable partial dentures was examined for evidence. Results: Of the 75 dental laboratories listed, 51 (68%) had the facilities to fabricate flexible removable partial dentures in their office. Conclusion: The fabrication rate of flexible removable partial dentures was higher than that of conventional acrylic rigid removable partial dentures in Iraq