Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (2): 150-163.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2026.02.010

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A Case Report of Aesthetic Clasp Removable Partial Denture for Dental Defect Repair Based on Precision Impression with Splicing Tray

Jingxin Zhang1, Yajie Zhang2,3, Yingyue Su1, Shanshan Gao1,*   

  1. 1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthetics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Sichuan Province, P.R. China;
    2Department of Prosthodontics, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Shandong Province, P.R. China;
    3Department of Central Laboratory, Jinan Stomatological Hospital ,Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Province, P.R. China
  • Online:2026-03-31 Published:2026-06-23
  • Contact: Shanshan Gao. Tel:028-85503482. E-mail: christina12357@163.com. Address: No.14, Section 3, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District 610041, Sichuan Province, P.R. China.
  • Supported by:
    Innovation and Technology Transfer Special Fund of China Dental Valley and West China Hospital of Stomatology (No.2025KCZXQ101); Research and Develop Program, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University (No.LCYJ-MS-202503)

Abstract: Objective: To explore the clinical effect of aesthetic clasp removable partial denture based on digital precision impression technology with a spliced tray in the restoration of dentition defects. Diagnosis and Treatment: One patient with dentition defect was selected. Intraoral scanning was performed to obtain three-dimensional oral data, followed by digital design of a split-type custom impression tray, which was divided into two modules: one for the remaining dentition area and one for the edentulous mucosal area. The tray was precisely spliced via a buckle structure to complete sectional impression taking and jaw relation recording. The final denture was fabricated, delivered, and followed up for evaluation.Results: The denture was seated smoothly with good retention. Occlusal relationship and masticatory function were improved, and the aesthetic clasp showed good concealment with high patient satisfaction. At the 6-month follow-up, the denture remained stable in retention, with no inflammatory reaction in the mucosa.Conclusions: This treatment protocol can balance the functional stability and aesthetic effect of the denture, reduce the number of patient visits, and have high clinical application value.

Key words: aesthetic clasp, removable partial denture, dental defect, splicing tray, digital design