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Lecture 6-Delivery and adjustments of the RPD Flashcards

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A properly fabricated clasp assembly will not apply ______ forces to the associated abutment.

A

LATERAL

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What is the main way a clasp assembly can cause damage to an abutment tooth?

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if it is not seated all the way

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_______ finish lines should be sharpley defined and slightly UNDERCUT to help retain acrylic

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EXTERNAL

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The framework should be rigid enough to resist ______ under finger pressure

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flexure

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RED STAR: The framework ALWAYS must be fitted to the ________ arch before _______ adjustments are made

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supporting….occlusal

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What are the two main disclosing mediums used for identifying areas of interference and binding of the metal framework? (WHICH medium is NOT used?!!)

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1.Disclosing wax 2.occlude…NOT USED: pip paste (just for acrylic

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When evaluating disclosing wax- areas where there is lots of contact between the framework and the tissue will be what color? What color will be places with little or no contact?

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heavy contact (thin wax) will be grey….light contact (thick wax)will be white

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When doing the metal try in-pressure is NEVER applied to the _______ areas of the framework.

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extension base areas

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Disclosing wax- When the framework has been properly adjusted, the disclosing wax displays a ______ hue

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grayish

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Identify the patients existing occlusal contacts with ________. The same occlusal contacts must be present after insertion of the framework

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shim stock

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Which do you check for first: centric or eccentric interferences?

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centric

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What are the three indications for a necessary CORRECTED CAST IMPRESSION?

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1.Mandibular Distal Extension 2.long-span maxillary distal extension 3.long-span anterior replacements

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When are jaw relation records usually taken?

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at the metal try-in

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Which type of RPD is there an esthetic try in appointment associated with it?

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any RPD with anterior teeth to be replaced

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Altered cast: Utility wax is used to rim the impression. The utility wax should be located __-__ mm from the impression borders and should extend peripherally __-__ mm

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2-3mm….3-4mm

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When getting a mounting record with occlusal rims: Each occlusion rim is adjusted so that NO CONTACT occurs between its surface and the opposing occlusal surfaces. A space of approximately ___ mm should be evident

A

1mm

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When getting the mounting record for RPD Class I you put the patient into which jaw position?

A

CR

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When getting the mounting record for RPD Class III,IV you put the patient into which jaw position?

A

Mi

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When getting the mounting record for RPD Class II you put the patient into which jaw position?

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CR or Mi, a judgement call depending on the situation

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What are the three possible occlusal schemes?

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1.Canine guidance 2.unilateral balance occlusion (group fxn) 3.bilateral balance occlusion (complete dentures)

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􏰀Occlusal _______ between a removable partial denture and the remaining natural teeth is a major factor in the preservation of the health of their surrounding structures

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harmony

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_______________ is the only factor not within the control of the dentist

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The inclination of the condyle path

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Which can be more damaging, Complete denture occlusal stresses or RPD occlusal stresses?

A

RPD

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What are the 3 reasons why occlusion fails on an RPD?

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1.lack of support 2.only used a static jaw relation record 3. unacceptable occlusal plane

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What are the 2 exceptions when we wouldn't rely on the existing teeth to establish occlusion with our RPD?
1.opposing a complete denture 2.only anterior teeth remain in both arches
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To make desirable occlusion with an RPD: Simultaneous ________ contacts of opposing posterior teeth must occur in centric occlusion
bilateral
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To make desirable occlusion with an RPD: Occlusion for ______-supported removable partial dentures may be arranged similarly to the occlusion seen in a harmonious natural dentition
tooth
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To make desirable occlusion with an RPD: BILATERAL BALANCED occlusion in eccentric positions should be formulated when a maxillary ________ opposes the removable partial denture...do PROTRUSIVE contacts take priority over esthetics or phonetics?
complete denture...hell naw
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To make desirable occlusion with an RPD: ________ side contacts should be obtained for the mandibular distal extension denture....________ contacts are purposefully AVOIDED because they would not enhance the stability of the restoration.... _______ balance is AVOIDED in favor of an acceptable appearance and a favorable occlusal plane.
Working...balancing...protrusive
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DID YOU KNOW? Simultaneous working and balancing contacts should be formulated for the ______ bilateral distal extension removable partial denture whenever possible.
maxillary
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When do I have to compromise bilateral balanced occlusion in a maxillary class I?
pt has STEEP VO and no HO
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To make desirable occlusion with an RPD: Only working contacts need to be formulated for the maxillary or mandibular _______ (Class __) removable partial denture.
unilateral distal extension..class II
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In the Kennedy Class IV RPD configuration, contact of opposing anterior teeth in the planned intercuspal position is desired to prevent continuous ______ of the opposing natural incisors
eruption
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The mandibular buccal cusps, however, must be favorably placed to direct stress toward the _______
buccal shelf
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Thee posterior teeth in a distal extension with a ________ buccal-lingual width than the original teeth!
NARROWER
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Random aside: with a recent extraction, what type of material do you want for your RPD base?
Acrylic! you can reline it as the bone reforms
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The artificial teeth of the Class I maxillary RPD often must be placed ______ to the crest of the residual ridge.
LATERAL
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The practitioner may estimate the width of a maxillary central incisor by determining the ______ width and dividing it by WHAT NUMBER??
bizygomatic..16
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The length of a maxillary central incisor may be estimated by determining the _______ distance and dividing it by WHAT NUMBER?
chin to-hairline..16
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What are the 4 most common facial forms for choosing denture teeth?
1.Square 2.Tapering 3.Square-Tapering 4.Ovoid
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The occlusion is adjusted by recontouring the occlusal surfaces of the _______ teeth
ARTIFICIAL
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Can you put an I bar on the distal of a tooth in a class III situation?
YES! Only Class III
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Which kennedy classifications do we ONLY use the Terms RPI and RPA??
Class I and Class II
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EXAM Q!!It should not be necessary to adjust cast ______ during the DELIVERY appointment
BASES
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It should not be necessary to adjust cast bases during the _______ appointment
DELIVERY....its done at the TRY in dawg!!
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What is the most important aspect of applying and using pip paste?
uniform BRUSH STROKES! they tell you what you need to know
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What are the two types of pliers used in adjusting wires?
139 plier and 200 plier
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Which Class(es) of RPD are generally adjusted INTRAMURALLY?
Class III
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Which Class(es) of RPD are generally adjusted via a CLINICAL REMOUNT procedure?
Class I, II, IV
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What are the two exceptions for the Patient to NOT removing the RPD at night?
1.splinting hypermobile teeth 2.occlusial vertical dimension
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Which type of impression material do you use to quickly check if a partial needs to be relined?
alginate
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First step in indirect reline-Undercuts are relieved from the acrylic tissue surface of the RPD. The acrylic bases are shortened from the vestibular reflections by ___mm
2mm
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When applying vaseline to an RPD when doing a direct remount, keep it __mm away from the borders of the RPD.
3mm
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When using porcelain denture teeth they can ONLY oppose ______ teeth..
other porcelain teeth (they will wear down natural or acrylic teeth)
55
What is the term for preparing a portion of a denture tooth for mechanical retention?
Di-A-Tor-ics
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When replacing a denture tooth, how much room do you leave for the repair acrylic?
2mm
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What are the 3 types of TEMPORARY RPDs?
1.Interim 2.tranisitonal 3.treatement
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An interim RPD....Note the absence of rest seats, hence the term “gingival-stripper”
gingival-stripper
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_______ “partials”. Note absence of rest seats and wire clasps are “plastic”. This type of prosthesis has no rigidity and is damaging to tissues.
VAL-PLAST
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A ________ denture is planned when some or all of the remaining teeth are beyond the point of restoration but immediate extractions are not indicated for physical or psychological reasons
transitional
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A ________ partial denture is used to carry tissue conditioner to abused oral tissues
treatment
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________: An alternate design FOR PERIODONTALLY COMPROMISED PATIENTS with Anterior Mobility
swinglock
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_______: an alternate design FOR PERIODONTALLY COMPROMISED PATIENTS with Posterior Mobility
splinting
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What is an example of a PRECISION ATTACHMENT?
patrix/matrix
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WHAT IS THE MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT for a patrix/matrix precision attachment? (BREAK IT DOWN TOO!)
7mm (1.5mm occ embrasure, 4mm tall attachment, 1.5mm gingival embrasure)
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How wide (B-L) and how thick (M-D) is a precision attachment?
3mm wide (B-L)...1.0mm thick (M-D)
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What is the name of the "ball and socket" type attachment?
DAL-BO
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What are the three types of ROTATIONAL PATH RPDs?
1.AP 2.PA 3.Lateral

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