CPD & its decreasing trend: A questionnaire survey in among dentists in Maharashtra

Authors : Prasanna Pawar, Kishore M Mahale, Shankar Dange, Smita Khalikar

DOI : 10.18231/j.aprd.2023.019

Volume : 9

Issue : 2

Year : 2023

Page No : 92-95

Aim: The trend of cast partial dentures (CPD) is decreasing day by day. The aim of this survey was to know the deceleration about use of CPDs.
Settings and Design: Descriptive survey.
Materials and Methods: This survey consist of eight questions regrading the use of CPDs by the dentists in Maharashtra which was sent to them through electronic communication.
Conclusion: The reason behind the downtrend of CPDs is advanced treatment options such as implants, fixed partial dentures. Also, high fabrication cost and aesthetics are other factors responsible for it.
 

Keywords : Deceleration, Cast partial denture, Removable partial dentures, Dentist


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