Abstract
Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a typical treatment for supplanting missing teeth. Notwithstanding, concerns exist in regards to their effect on the health of the abutment teeth supporting the dental replacement. Objective: To assess the impact of RPDs on the periodontal health of abutment teeth. Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients from the Prosthodontics department, Bacha Khan Medical College (Medical Teaching Institute, Mardan) between January 6th, 2020, to June 6th, 2020. Examining profundity (pocket depth among gum and tooth) and tooth versatility were assessed in patients utilizing RPDs. The probing depth was estimated at six focuses around every tooth, and a profundity of 1-3 mm was viewed as typical. Results: The study found no massive contrasts in testing profundity or tooth versatility in view old enough, sort of tooth (front or back), or orientation. Notwithstanding, a genuinely critical affiliation was seen between probing depth and tooth mobility, proposing a possible connection between these two proportions of periodontal wellbeing. Conclusions: This study recommends that while RPD plan itself could not straightforwardly impact explicit periodontal boundaries like probing depth and tooth mobility, keeping up with great oral cleanliness and guaranteeing fitting RPD configuration are pivotal for forestalling expected periodontal issues.
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