Effect of removable partial denture on alveolar bone resorption : Pengaruh gigi palsu tiruan lepasan terhadap resorpsi tulang alveolar

Husain, Angelina Sella
Machmud , Edy

MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Volume 14 Issue 2 August 2025

The use of removable partial dentures can be an aesthetic and functional solution for edentulous teeth. However, the use of these dentures can be a risk factor contributing to alveolar ridge resorption, leading to new challenges in prosthodontic rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between removable partial dentures and alveolar ridge resorption. Based on this literature review, it was found that the use of removable partial dentures significantly increases alveolar ridge resorption. This is also associated with bone loss and a significant decrease in mucosal height.