8/20: Overview Flashcards
1
Q
- This is the component of an rPD that joins the units on one side of the dental arch with the units on the opposite side
A
a. Major connector
2
Q
- What are the types of major connectors for the maxillary?
A
a. Palatal strap
b. Anterior-posterior palatal strap
c. Complete palate
d. U-shaped (horseshoe) connector
3
Q
- What are the types of major connectors for the mandibular?
A
a. Lingual bar
b. Lingual plate
4
Q
- This is the component of RPD that connects between the major connector or base of the RPD and other units of the prosthesis
A
a. Minor connector
5
Q
- What are the types of minor connectors?
A
a. Guiding plane plates
b. Meshwork
6
Q
- This is a component of a RPD that serves to transfers forces occurring against the prosthesis down the long axis of the abutment teeth
A
a. Rest
7
Q
- Where is the rest seat placed?
A
a. Part of tooth or restoration, NOT on the framework
8
Q
- This is a extension from the major connector or base and contacts the proximal surface of an abutment tooth
A
a. Proximal plate
9
Q
- This is a component of RPD used to retain and prevent dislodgement
A
a. Direct retainers
10
Q
- This is a component of an RPD that helps prevent displacement of a distal extension denture base by functioning through lever action on the opposite side of the fulcrum line
A
a. Indirect retainers
11
Q
- These are ALWAYS necessary on class I or class II situations
A
a. Indirect retainers
12
Q
- This is the part of the RPD that rests on the foundation tissues and to which teeth are attached
A
a. Denture base
13
Q
- What can the denture base be made of?
A
a. polymer/plastic or metal
14
Q
- This is the part of the rPD which rests on the oral mucosa and to which the teeth are attached
A
a. Acrylic resin attachment
15
Q
- What is the function of the acrylic resin attachment?
A
a. Transmit stress to supporting structures
