Kennedy's Classification Flashcards
Requirements of a _____ System: •Allows visualization of the type of arch •Permits differentiation between types of support •Serves as a guide for design •Is universally accepted
Classification
______ Classification •Widely used •Can be applied to all partially edentulous situations •Consists of four classes •Lowest number determines the classification
Kennedy
Kennedy Class _____ Bilateral edentulous areas located posterior to the remaining natural teeth
Kennedy Class 1
Kennedy Class _____ A unilateral edentulous area located posterior to the remaining natural teeth
Kennedy Class II`
Kennedy Class _____ A unilateral edentulous area with natural teeth remaining both anterior and posterior to it
Kennedy Class III
Kennedy Class _____ A single, but bilateral (crossing the midline) edentulous area located anterior to the remaining natural teeth
Kennedy Class IV
•Edentulous areas other that those determining the classification.
Modification Space
Eight rules governing the application of the Kennedy Classification system
Applegate’s Rules
Rule 1: Classification should _____ rather than precede any extractions of teeth that might alter the original classification
follow
Rule 2: If a third molar is missing and is not to be replaced, it is or is not considered in the classification. Generally, third molars are not replaced with a RPD?
Is not considered
Rule 3: If a third molar is present and is to be used as an abutment, it is or is not considered in the classification?
Is considered
Rule 4: If a second molar is missing and is not to be replaced, it is or is not considered in the classification? Generally, if the first molar is present and the second and third molars are missing, the second and third molars are not replaced.
Is not considered
Rule 5: The most _____ edentulous area(or areas) always determines the classification.
posterior
Rule 6: Edentulous areas other than those determining the classification are referred to as ______ and are designated by their number.
modifications
Rule 7: The extent of the modification is not considered, only the ______ of additional edentulous areas is considered.
number