PPRs (Próteses Parciais Removíveis)
1. Removable Partial Dentures - dental prosthetic devices that replace missing teeth and can be removed by the patient for cleaning
The dentist recommended RPDs as a cost-effective solution for replacing the patient's missing molars.
O dentista recomendou PPRs como uma solução econômica para substituir os molares ausentes do paciente.
2. A class of dental appliances supported by natural teeth and soft tissues, used in prosthodontics
RPDs require proper maintenance and daily cleaning to prevent bacterial growth and decay.
As PPRs requerem manutenção adequada e limpeza diária para prevenir o crescimento bacteriano e cárie.
RPDs are particularly common in developing countries and among patients seeking affordable tooth replacement solutions. In Brazil, dental schools extensively teach RPD design and fabrication as part of prosthodontic curricula. The term is highly specialized and primarily used within dental and medical contexts.
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