Intro Flashcards
What are the two types of Removable Prostheses?
Complete Denture (CD)
or
Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
What is another name for RPD?
Partial Removable Dental Prothesis (PRDP)
WHat is another name for a CD?
Complete removable Dental Prosthesis (CRDP)
What are the three types of RPDs?
Cast Metal Frame
Acryllic
Flexible Base
With Cast Metal Frame RPDs, ______ is used more often, because patients may have______ sensitivity.
CoCR
Nickel
This Kennedy classification includes Bilateral distal extensions.
Class I
This Kennedy classification includes unilateral distal extensions.
Class II
This Kennedy classification includes no distal extensions, but rather endentulous areas surrounded by existing teeth.
Class III
This Kennedy classification includes an anterior edentulous area that crosses the midline
CLass IV
______, Major connectors, denture bases, and denture teeth are all important components of a partial denture.
Clasp
The buccal side of the clasp is known as the _______ side.
Retentive
The lingual side of the clasp is known as the _______ side.
reciprocal
The portion of the clasp that covers an occlusal portion of the tooth is called the ______.
rest
T/F: It is better to have a retentive and reciprocal portion to a clasp
true. This prevents the tooth from shifting
T/F: The principle of encirclement includes that a clasp is better if it wraps around the tooth.
true
