Intro to RPD Flashcards
CD:
Complete denture
RPD:
Removable partial denture
What are the two types of removable prostheses?
- CD
- RPD
What is represented by the red line in this image?
Major connector
Component that connects the RPD on one side to the RPD on the other side:
Major connector
In order for the RPD to not be considered a choking hazard, it must:
Have a major connector & go across arch
PRPD:
Partial removable dental prosthesis
CRDP:
Complete removable dental prosthesis
What are the three types of RPDs?
- Cast metal frame RPD
- Acrylic RPD
- Flexible base RPD
What type of RPD is represented in the image below:
Cast metal frame
What type of RPD is represented in the image below:
Acrylic
What type of RPD is represented in the image below:
Flexible base
A flexible base RPD may be referred to their trade name:
Valplast
What are two issues seen with a flexible base RPD?
- They flex
- Difficult to adjust
What are the two common materials used for cast metal RPDs?
- CoCr (cobalt-chromium)
- NiCr (nickel-chromium)
Why is CoCr used more often then NiCr?
Nickel allergies/sensitivities
The classification system used for RPDs:
Kennedy Classification
What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?
Class I
What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?
Class II
What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?
Class III
What Kennedy Classification is represented in the image below?
Class IV
Class of RPD characterized by B/L distal extension areas:
Kennedy Class I
Kennedy Class I RPDs replace:
Posterior teeth on BOTH sides
Class of RPD characterized by a single distal extension area:
Kennedy Class II
Kennedy Class II RPDs replace:
Posterior teeth on ONE side
Class of RPD characterized by an edentulous area that is tooth bound (no distal extensions):
Kennedy Class III
Class of RPD characterized by missing anterior teeth with an extension in the anterior that crosses the midline:
Kennedy Class IV
This image represents Kennedy Class:
II
What RPD component is circled in red in the following image:
Clasp Assemblies
The cast portion of the RPD that goes across arch:
Major connector
What is the red line indicating in the following image:
Major connector
In a typical clasp assembly we have two clasps referred to as:
- Retentive clasp
- Reciprocal clasp
The clasp on the facial/buccal side of the abutment tooth:
Retentive clasp
The clasp on the lingual side of the abutment tooth:
Reciprocal clasp
An element that prevents the RPD from sinking in towards the gingiva when the patient bites down:
Rest
Principle stating the clasp assembly needs to “wrap around” the tooth:
Principle of Encirclement
What type of material is most commonly used for RPDs made in UMKC?
CoCr
What is this called?
Major connector