Use of a thermoplastic resin stayplate as an alternative to an acrylic stayplate: a case report.

The fabrication of a chrome-cobalt metal partial denture is the standard in terms of removable partial dentures; alternative treatment includes an acrylic partial denture (such as a transitional stayplate). While these types of removable devices have been used successfully for many years, they also have disadvantages. Thermoplastic resin materials are a promising alternative for fabricating a transitional stayplate with improved results. A search of the literature indicated a scarcity of research concerning this material. This article presents a case report in which this material was utilized.