FLEXIBLE DENTURES

Aim of the study Removable partial dentures are a treatment of choice for a wide range of patients because of the immediate replacement of teeth at low cost. Flexible removable partial dentures were introduced to overcome the disadvantages of conventional partial dentures and giving patient with good esthetics, function and comfort. This article discusses about the clinical procedures, flexible denture base materials, indications, advantages of the flexible removable partial dentures along with a case report. Materials and methods Between December 2024 and May 2025, we treated ten patients with elastic dentures from rural areas who did not accept acrylic dentures due to the increased volume and unsightly metal clasts. Among them, there were patients who already wore traditional acrylic dentures and were not satisfied, and the rest presented with partial edentulism and were treated for the first time with flexible partial dentures. Results The flexible denture is much more comfortable for patients, as it does not have a rigid base, gives the patient ease of speaking and chewing and a pleasant physical appearance. Conclusions Flexible partial dentures are an excellent and affordable solutions for many edentulous cases.