RPDs

[ɑr piː diːz]
noun
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
partial denturesremovable partial prosthesesfalse teethpartial plates
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed prostheticsimplant-supported crownscomplete denturesnatural teeth

Regional Variations

General English (Medical/Dental)
RPDs
Standard abbreviation used in dental education and clinical practice worldwide
Brazilian Portuguese (Dental)
PPRs
Common abbreviation in dental schools and clinics across Brazil
Portugal (Dental)
PPRs or Próteses Parciais Removíveis
Full term more commonly used than abbreviation

Related Words

prosthodonticsdental prostheticsclaspdenture baseabutment teethoral hygiene
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