Rehabilitation for partial tooth loss of the upper jaw accompanied by tooth abrasion : A case report

Background: When tooth loss is not replaced can cause difficulty in chewing and speaking, Tooth loss can have an impact on the decline of stomatognathic function and aesthetic, which indirectly affects a person's quality of life. Therefore, replacing lost teeth is essential prevent these complications and restore function and appearance. Metal framework RPD is a treatment option has excellent mechanical qualities. Objective: To rehabilitate partial tooth loss of the upper jaw with metal frame removable partial denture. Case Report: A 72 years old female patient came to prosthodontics specialty clinic at Universitas Airlangga Dental hospital with a chief complaint to replace her upper right and left posterior teeth which are lost due to extraction so she can eat properly. The teeth was extracted 3 months ago due to cavities and swelling. The patient reported to have had used partial denture for the past 4 years and currently cannot use them anymore because of the many teeth missing. The treatment chosen for this case is metal frame removable partial denture Conclusion: Metal frame RPD provides satisfaction to the patient and improve aesthetic and function.