Dean, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
Professor and Chairman, Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Prosthodontics
E-mail: [email protected]

CV:
1986 DMD, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine
1990 PhD, Graduate School Tsurumi University
1990 Instructor, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine
1996 Visiting Scientist, Baylor College of Dentistry
2004 Visiting Scientist, University of Uruguay
2005 Assistant Professor, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine
2009 Professor, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine
2016 Director, Tsurumi University Dental Hospital
2018 Dean, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine

Concepts and clinical practice of implant removable partial dentures (IRPDs)

Chikahiro Ohkubo
Professor and Chair
Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Prosthodontics,
Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine

Abstract
Patient satisfaction would be highly evaluated in the outcome of removable partial denture (RPD) treatments. Therefore, we recommend adding implants to the supporting system of RPDs, which previously depended only abutment teeth and mucosa. This is because the strong support ability of implants has the potential to completely change the stability and function of the conventional RPDs. However, new thinkings and ideas may be required to use the implants which have almost no displacement by occlusal pressure, with the mucosa and periodontal ligament in the same dentition. In addition, the concepts, designs, and surgical procedures of implant RPD (IRPD) are continually being refined, and the treatment patterns are becoming more diverse.
In this lecture, the latest technology and evidence regarding IRPD will be summarized, and IRPD designs, surgical procedures, attachment selection, ie, will be explained.