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Intro to RPD Flashcards

1
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CD:

A

Complete denture

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RPD:

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Removable partial denture

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3
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What are the two types of removable prostheses?

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  1. CD
  2. RPD
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What is represented by the red line in this image?

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Major connector

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5
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Component that connects the RPD on one side to the RPD on the other side:

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Major connector

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6
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In order for the RPD to not be considered a choking hazard, it must:

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Have a major connector & go across arch

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PRPD:

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Partial removable dental prosthesis

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CRDP:

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Complete removable dental prosthesis

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9
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What are the three types of RPDs?

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  1. Cast metal frame RPD
  2. Acrylic RPD
  3. Flexible base RPD
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10
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What type of RPD is represented in the image below:

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Cast metal frame

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What type of RPD is represented in the image below:

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Acrylic

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12
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What type of RPD is represented in the image below:

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Flexible base

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13
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A flexible base RPD may be referred to their trade name:

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Valplast

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14
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What are two issues seen with a flexible base RPD?

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  1. They flex
  2. Difficult to adjust
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15
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What are the two common materials used for cast metal RPDs?

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  1. CoCr (cobalt-chromium)
  2. NiCr (nickel-chromium)
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16
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Why is CoCr used more often then NiCr?

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Nickel allergies/sensitivities

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17
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The classification system used for RPDs:

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Kennedy Classification

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18
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What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?

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Class I

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19
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What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?

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Class II

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What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?

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Class III

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21
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What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?

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Class IV

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22
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Class of RPD characterized by B/L distal extension areas:

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Kennedy Class I

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23
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Kennedy Class I RPDs replace:

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Posterior teeth on BOTH sides

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24
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Class of RPD characterized by a single distal extension area:

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Kennedy Class II

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25
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Kennedy Class II RPDs replace:

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Posterior teeth on ONE side

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26
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Class of RPD characterized by an edentulous area that is tooth bound (no distal extensions):

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Kennedy Class III

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27
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Class of RPD characterized by missing anterior teeth with an extension in the anterior that crosses the midline:

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Kennedy Class IV

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28
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This image represents Kennedy Class:

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II

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29
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What RPD component is circled in red in the following image:

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Clasp Assemblies

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30
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The cast portion of the RPD that goes across arch:

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Major connector

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31
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What is the red line indicating in the following image:

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Major connector

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32
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In a typical clasp assembly we have two clasps referred to as:

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  1. Retentive clasp
  2. Reciprocal clasp
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33
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The clasp on the facial/buccal side of the abutment tooth:

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Retentive clasp

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34
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The clasp on the lingual side of the abutment tooth:

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Reciprocal clasp

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35
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An element that prevents the RPD from sinking in towards the gingiva when the patient bites down:

A

Rest

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36
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Principle stating the clasp assembly needs to “wrap around” the tooth:

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Principle of Encirclement

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37
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What type of material is most commonly used for RPDs made in UMKC?

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CoCr

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38
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What is this called?

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Major connector

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39
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The art or science of replacing absent body parts:

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Prosthetics

40
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Any artificial part:

A

Prosthesis

41
Q

Branch of dentistry that pertains to replacement of missing teeth and oral tissues:

A

Prosthodontics

42
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What are the three different divisions of prosthodontics?

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  1. Fixed prosthodontics
  2. Removable prosthodontics
  3. Maxillofacial prosthodontics
43
Q

What branch of prosthodontics would be ensued in the following example:

A patient presents with cancer in the upper arch in the molar region, that is resected by a surgeon that leaves a hole in the tissue/bone of the maxilla:

A

Maxillofacial prosthodontics

44
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What branch of prosthodontics would be ensued in the following example:

A patient presents with a cleft palates, resulting in a hole in the upper palate:

A

Maxillofacial prosthodontics

45
Q

Artificial replacement of one or more teeth and/or associated structures:

A

Dental prosthesis

46
Q

Prosthesis replacing teeth in partially dentate arch- NOT designed to be removed by patient:

A

Fixed partial denture (FPD)

47
Q

FPD:

A

Fixed partial denture

48
Q

Is a hybrid implant restoration considered a FPD or a RPD? Explain:

A

FPD; only the dentist can remove the prosthesis- the patient cannot remove it themselves

49
Q

Prosthesis replacing teeth in partially dentate arch designed to be removed by the patient:

A

Removable partial denture (RPD)

50
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When you have a dental prosthesis that can be removed by the dentist, but not by the patient this is considered a:

51
Q

Tooth used to support prosthesis:

52
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Residual bone & soft tissue covering that remains after tooth loss:

A

Residual (edentulous) ridge

53
Q

What may serve as part of support for certain types of RPD:

A

Residual (edentulous) ridge

54
Q

What are the teeth with the clasp assemblies around them considered?

A

Abutment teeth

55
Q

Maxillomandibular relationship in which the condyles articulate with the thinnest avascular portion of their respective disks with the complex in the anterior-superior position against the slope of the articular eminence:

A

Centric relation

56
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Centric relation is the maxillomandibular relationship in which the condyles articular with the thinner avascular portion of their respective disks with the complex in the ________ position against the slope of the articular eminence:

A

Anterior-superior

57
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CR is ______ of tooth contact

A

Independent

58
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CR position is restricted to:

A

Purely rotational motion

59
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The relationship of the condyle & disc in relation to the slope of the articular eminence; independent of tooth position:

A

Centric relation

60
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What do we mean when we say CR position is restricted to purely rotational motion?

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The mandible will be ONLY rotating around the condyle

61
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Position with complete intercuspation of opposing teeth; independent of condylar position:

A

Maximal intercuspal position (MIP)

62
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Maximal intercuspal position (MIP) is ____ of condylar position:

A

Independent

63
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The point of tooth contact when a patient is in CR position:

A

Centric occlusion (CO)

64
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What position is seen in the following image?

65
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A reproduction for demonstration, accuracy NOT implied:

66
Q

An accurate positive reproduction of the maxillary or mandibular arch:

67
Q

Cast for the purposed of diagnosis & treatment planning:

A

Diagnostic cast

68
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Replica of the teeth, residual ridges, & other parts of the dental arch used to FABRICATE dental restoration or prosthesis:

A

Master cast

69
Q

RPD that depends entirely on natural teeth for support:

A

Tooth-supported RPD

70
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Why are there not tissue-only-supported RPDs?

A

Because this would be a CD

71
Q

-RPD supported and retained by teeth at ONLY one end
-Denture base is supported by teeth AND the residual ridge

A

Tooth-tissue supported RPD

72
Q

What type of Kennedy Classification is seen in the following RPD?

A

Kennedy Class III

73
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Also called an “extension based RPD”:

A

Tooth-tissue RPD

74
Q

What type of Kennedy Classification is seen in the following RPD?

A

Kennedy Class I
(distal extension on both sides)

75
Q

Label the following as acceptable or not acceptable language of prosthodontics:

  1. Upper
  2. Take a bite
  3. Make an interocclusal record
  4. Lower
  5. Maxillary
  6. Mandibular
  7. Make an impression
  8. Plate
  9. Prosthesis
  10. Take an impression
  11. Appliance
  12. Denture
A
  1. NA
  2. NA
  3. A
  4. NA
  5. A
  6. A
  7. A
  8. NA
  9. A
  10. NA
  11. NA
  12. A
76
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Instead of saying “upper” or “lower” you should say:

A

Maxillary & mandibular

77
Q

Instead of “plate” you should say:

78
Q

Instead of “appliance” you should say:

A

Prosthesis

79
Q

Instead of “take an impression” you should say:

A

Make an impression

80
Q

Instead of “take a bite” you should say:

A

Make an interocclusal record

81
Q

Label the following as acceptable or not acceptable language of prosthodontics:

  1. Model
  2. Interim/Provisional RPD
  3. Enameloplasty
  4. Dimple
  5. Saddle
  6. Flipper
  7. Base
  8. Temporary RPD
  9. Cast
A
  1. NA
  2. A
  3. A
  4. NA
  5. NA
  6. NA
  7. A
  8. NA
  9. A
82
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Instead of “model” you should say:

83
Q

Instead of “saddle” you should say:

84
Q

Instead of “dimple” you should say:

A

Enameloplasty

85
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Instead of “temporary RPD” or “Flipper” you should say:

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Interim/provisional RPD

86
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What are the indications for RPDs? (7)

A
  1. Edentulous area(s) too long or numerous for a fixed prosthesis
  2. Need to restore lost soft & hard alveolar tissue (especially in the anterior region)
  3. Reduced periodontal support of remaining teeth
  4. Need to distribute masticatory stresses across the dental arch (cross-arch stabilization)
  5. No posterior abutment tooth
  6. Immediate replacement of teeth
  7. Attitude & desires of patient (economic considerations)
87
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Edentulous area(s) too _____ or ____ for fixed prosthesis indicate the use of an RPD:i

A

Long or numerous

88
Q

The need to restore lost ____ and ____ ____ tissue (especially in the anterior region) indicate the use of an RPD:

A

soft & hard alveolar

89
Q

Reduced ____ of remaining teeth indicate the use of an RPD:

A

periodontal support

90
Q

The need to distribute _____ across the dental arch (cross arch stabilization) indicate the use of an RPD:

A

Masticatory forces

91
Q

In the case of no _____ _____ _____ indicate the use of an RPD:

A

posterior abutment tooth

92
Q

Immediate _____ of teeth indicate the use of an RPD:

A

Replacement

93
Q

____ & ____ of of patient (especially economic considerations) indicate the use of an RPD

A

Attitude & desires

94
Q

What are the disadvantages of RPDs? (5)

A
  1. Removable (not considered ‘part’ of the patient)
  2. May be lost or broken
  3. Clasps may be visible (less aesthetic)
  4. May dislodge during function
  5. May trap food while eating

Removable Partial Prosthodontics (12 decks)

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