Component Overview

Question 1

A dental prosthesis that restores one or more but not all of the natural teeth and/or associated parts and is supported by the teeth and/or mucosa and can be removed from the mouth and replaced at will

Answer 1

RPD

Question 2

The objectives of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_:
Restore anatomical defect
Restore function
Restore occlusal plane
Provide posterior occlusal support
Improve esthetics
Splint periodontally compromised teeth

Answer 2

RPD

Question 3

• Major connector
• Minor connectors
• Rests
• Direct retainers
• Indirect retainers

Answer 3

Metal framework

Question 4

• Replacement teeth

- Supporting base Material

Answer 4

Denture base

Question 5

The component of an RPD that joins the units on one side of the dental arch with the units on the opposite side

Answer 5

MAJOR CONNECTOR

Question 6

MAJOR CONNECTOR of which arch? 
-Palatal strap
Anterio-posterior Palatal Strap
Complete Palate
U-shaped (Horseshoe) connector

Answer 6

Maxillary

Question 7

MAJOR CONNECTOR of which arch?

• Lingual bar
• Lingual plate

Answer 7

Mandibular

Question 8

The connecting link between the major connector or base of a removable partial denture and the other units of the prosthesis, such as direct and indirect retainers and rests.

Answer 8

MINOR CONNECTOR

Question 9

_______Types
-Guiding plane plates
Meshwork –to hold acrylic resin
Any unit connecting any type of rest to the major connector

Answer 9

MINOR CONNECTOR-

Question 10

: A component of a removable partial denture that serves to transfer forces occurring against the prosthesis down the long axis of the abutment teeth

Answer 10

REST

Question 11

: The prepared surface of a tooth or restoration to receive the rest, not a part of framework

Answer 11

REST SEAT

Question 12

A rigid extension from the major connector or base Contacts the proximal surface of an abutment tooth

Answer 12

Proximal Plate

Question 13

A component of a removable partial denture used to retain and prevent dislodgement

Answer 13

DIRECT RETAINERS

Question 14

Two arms or other pieces, joined by a body which may connect a rest
May act as a retainer or stabilizer

Answer 14

Clasp Assembly

Question 15

A component of a removable partial denture that assists a direct retainer(s) in preventing displacement of a distal extension denture base by functioning through lever action on the opposite side of the fulcrum line
Usually connects to a major connector and is some form of rest
ALWAYS necessary in Class I or II situations

Answer 15

INDIRECT RETAINERS

Question 16

Part of the RPD that rests on the foundation tissues and to which teeth are attached.–Polymer/Plastic or Metal

Answer 16

Denture Base

Question 17

The part of a RPD which rests on the oral mucosa and to which the teeth are attached
FUNCTION: Transmit stress to the supporting structures

Answer 17

ACRYLIC RESIN ATTACHMENT