IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-6-15819 Original Research Paper Partial overdenture - A case report Radhika Lekhi Dr. Dr Shambhavi Shukla Dr. June 2018 7 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Removable partial or complete overdentures supported by roots of natural teeth have more predictable prosthodontic outcomes as compare to conventional removable complete dentures or simple acrylic resin partial dentures (flipper) because of increased support, stability and retention and decrease in rate of residual ridge resorption due to presence of teeth(roots) and periodontal ligament. So preserving few remaining teeth/roots and fabricating an overdenture is always a better option as compare to extraction of remaining teeth and fabrication of acrylic RPD or denture.