Final Revision Flashcards
Which are the main components of an RPD?
saddles guide planes reciprocation type of prosthesis direct retainers: clasps artificial teeth minor connectors major connector/denture base rests
Clinical Indications of RPD:
- need for cross-arch stabilisation
- prophylaxis (TMJ)
- absence of adequate periodontal support (won’t support fixed prosthesis)
- long edentulous spans
- need to replace existing RPD
- failed fixed bridgework
- need for an immediate or temporary prosthesis
- financial limititations
- patient’s preference
- implants are contraindicated
- remaining teeth not suitable abutments for fixed bridge
- missing large number of teeth on both sides of the arch
Clinical Containdications of RPD:
- several unsuccessful previous attempts to provide satisfactory RPD
- non complaint patient/poor OH
- aesthetic demands impossible to satisfy
- patient expectations are non realistic
- implants placement may be possible with careful planning
- remaining teeth not suitable abutments for an RPD
- missing small number of teeth on one side of the arch
What is the treatment planning sequence?
- listen
- examine
- special tests
- evaluate
- discuss treatment
- reach agreement on treatment plan
What should be the No 1 priority when examining a new patient for the first time?
-screening for oral cancer and head & neck cancer
What is the treatment provision sequence?
- pain relief
- perio and endo treatment
- stabilization/temporization
- direct/indirect prostho & non-urgent endo
- prosthodontics
- maintenance
Anatomical features of maxilla?
Labial / buccal sulci Residual alveolar ridge Buccal shelf Labial / buccal frena Incisive papilla Rugae Labial / buccal lingual sulci Labial / buccal lingual frena Genial tubercles Retromylohyoid fossa Retromolar pad Palatine raphe (Palatine torus) Palatal gingival remnant Vibrating line / soft & hard palate junction (Mandibular tori) Mylohyoid ridge Fovea palatin Maxillary tuberosity Hamular notch
Labial / buccal sulci Labial / buccal frena Incisive papilla Rugae Residual alveolar ridge Palatine raphe (Palatine torus) Palatal gingival remnant Vibrating line / soft & hard palate junction Fovea palatin Maxillary tuberosity Hamular notch
Anatomical structures of mandible:
Labial / buccal sulci Residual alveolar ridge Buccal shelf Labial / buccal frena Incisive papilla Rugae Labial / buccal lingual sulci Labial / buccal lingual frena Genial tubercles Retromylohyoid fossa Retromolar pad Palatine raphe (Palatine torus) Palatal gingival remnant Vibrating line / soft & hard palate junction (Mandibular tori) Mylohyoid ridge Fovea palatin Maxillary tuberosity Hamular notch
Labial / buccal lingual sulci Labial / buccal lingual frena Genial tubercles (Mandibular tori) Residual alveolar ridge Buccal shelf Mylohyoid ridge Retromylohyoid fossa Retromolar pad
Why is it so important to know all anatomical features of an RPD?
- to avoid them
- to guide us on setting up the teeth
- to determine/limit denture extension
What biomechanical considerations do we need to have for an RPD?
forces applied to the tissues and to the RPD
Sequalae on using RPD:
damage to remaining teeth, periodontium, residual alveoar ridge
RPD design step by step:
- select POI
- mark teeth being replaced
- indicate positions and depth of undercuts
- plan: support, retention, stability
- join all components to major connector
- indirect retention
- direct retainers
- review
5 hazards in dental laboratory:
cross infection, fire, liquids, sharps and rotary instruments, eye injuries
Aims for preliminary jaw relationship registration:
- occlusion for diagnosis and treatment planning
- space for artificial denture teeth and other RPD components
What is MIP?
ICP
max intercuspal position
=teeth in max contact for an individual’s occlusion
-> best fit of teeth regardless of condylar position
What is RCP?
retruted contact position
=GUIDED occlusal relationship occuring at the most retruted position of condyles in the joint cavities
What is Retruted position?
same as RCP when there are no tooth contacts
What do we use to determine vertical dimension of occlusion?
wax bases and occlusal rims
Why do we need to establish a specific vertical dimension of occlusion first?
first OVD
after Jaw relationship
Surveying of primary casts for RPD design steps:
- preliminary visual assessment
- initial survey: Horizontal
- tilting the cast: Ant or Post -> avoid interferences, maximize retention and improve appearance
- final survey: ensure undercuts present both tilted and horizontal positions
- mark the tilt
Direct retention definition and example:
= prevents dislodging forces
ex: clasp (contains: reciprocal arm, minor connector, occlusal rest, retentive arm)
Indirect retention definition and example:
=resistance against rotational movement of a saddle away from the tissues around the major clasp axis
ex: (occlusal) rests
Tooth loss can be associated w/:
behaviour
What is risk analysis in relevance to RPD?
human error
Never make assumptions and always demonstrate to the patient
:)
Where to start if risks are involved?
yourself, dental team, patient, treatment outcome
What are the risks to the patient?
- direct injury
- direct trauma
- inhalation/swallowing small instruments
- treatment complications-> unsuccessful treatment outcome, damage to the remaining tissues, damage to the patient
What are the treatment complications specific to RPD?
- unretentive, unstable, poorly supported
- not well fitting
- not aesthetically acceptable
- patient unable to eat w/ the rpd
- technical complications
Damage to the remaining tissues:
bone, soft tissues, abutment teeth, non-abutment teeth
Damage to the patient:
swallowing/inhalation or rpd or components, tmj symptoms, allergic reaction, cross infection
SOS
General rules to avoid damage to remaining tissues by RPD?
- correct abutment tooth preps
- occlusal forces transferred to healthy periodontium
- only cover as little of tooth surfaces as possible
- avoid covering gingival margins and soft tissue as much as possible
- maintain 3mm distance b/w gingival margins and RPD components
- ensure retention, support, stability to minimize movement of RPD
- avoid creating food traps
- ensure occlusion is correct
- monitor regularly and modify
SOS
Common reasons for RPD failure:
failure to:
- undestand patient’s expectations
- communicate
- explain treatment options
- ensure patient what the treatment plan will involve
- treatment planning and treatment provision in correct order
specific to RPD:
- occlusion
- aesthetics
- RPD design
- RPD fabrication
Where can poor nutrition lead to?
- reduced immunity
- increased susceptibility to disease
- impaired physical and mental development
- reduced productivity
What are the short term effects of poor nutrition?
- stress
- tiredness
- capacity of work
What is good nutrition?
variety of foods from 5 groups each day
SOS
Components of masticatory system:
teeth
supporting tissues
jaws
TMJ
muscles involved directly/indirectly in mastication
vascular and nervous systems supplying these
What is the oral manifestation of vitamin A deficiency?
decreased salivary flow
dryness and keratosis of oral mucosa
decreased taste acuity
What is the oral manifestation of vitamin K deficiency?
increased blood blotting time following surgery
spontaneous bleeding of gingival tissues
What is the oral manifestation of Niacin deficiency?
filiform papillae exfoliation
red sore tongue
tongue and B mucosa burning sensation
What is the oral manifestation of Riboflavin deficiency?
angular cheilitis
red ‘plebby’ tongue
What is the oral manifestation of Folic Acid deficiency?
smooth red tongue
gingival inflammation
tongue and B mucosa erosions
What is the oral manifestation of vitamin C deficiency?
delayed healing
easily abraded tissues
What is the oral manifestation of Water deficiency?
dehydration of tissues
resulting in xerostomia
SOS
Masticatory ability defintion:
= individual’s own assessment of masticatory function
Masticatory efficiency defintion:
= time required to reduce food to a certain particle size
Patients w/ assymetric short dental arch:
unilateral chewing is prevalent
Masticatory performance definition:
=indicated by particle size and food distribution when chewed for a given # of strokes / time
Occlusal force measurements definition:
=measure functional forces when biting/chewing
Electromyography definition:
records muscle activity during chewing and maximal biting
What is a masticatory system?
=functional unit
-> functional and STRUCTURAL DISTURBANCE
ICP cases for Kennedy class IV:
avoid anterior contacts in ICP b/c in protrusion it will lose its stability
Non-ICP cases occlusal contact relationships for RPDs:
ensure its a non ICP case
wax bases and occlusal rims to establish OVD
the aim is to achieve a balanced occlusion
ICP cases occlusal contact relationships for RPDs:
post teeth provide simultaneous bilateral contacts
aim for canine guidance if there are concerns about stability of the RPD
you can ‘discover’ natural tooth contacts by guiding the mandible in RCP