Farao, WarrenGeerts, Greta2020-10-232020-10-232020Farao, W ., & Geerts, G. (2020). Conformity of removable partial denture designs to agreed principles based on materials used - A preliminary study. South African Dental Journal.75(5 )253 - 259. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2020/v75no5a42519-0105http://hdl.handle.net/10566/5298Removable partial denture (RPD) designs may differ based on types of materials used. The aim of the study was to investigate how a sample of non-metal clasp (NMC), acrylic and metal RPD designs complied with biomechanical design principles. This cross-sectional study examined 60 clinical designs of NMC, acrylic and metal RPDs at 3 commercial dental laboratories in the Cape Town Metropole, at the stage when the dentures were ready for transport to dentists.enRemovable partial denture designsEdentulismAcademy of ProsthodonticsRemovable partial denture (RPD)Article