P denture design K I and II

Question 1

Issues with free end saddle dentures

Answer 1

only has mesial abutment tooth - no posterior support
only clasps anteriorly
potential to move

Question 2

resistance to occlusally directed loads

Answer 2

support

Question 3

maxillary support

Answer 3

ridge, palate, into sulcus

Question 4

mandibular support

Answer 4

mucosal ridge and sulcus

Question 5

consequences of reduced mandibular support

Answer 5

trauma to denture bearing tissues
instability
bone resorption

Question 6

achieving optimum mucosal support

Answer 6

reduce number of denture teeth
cover max area with saddle
extend saddles to buccal shelf and mandibular ridge

Question 7

special impression technique for free end saddle partial denture

Answer 7

altered cast technique

Question 8

the resistance of a denture to displacement by functional forces

Answer 8

stability

Question 9

major lower connectors

Answer 9

lingual bar - for good prognosis teeth
dental bar

Question 10

major upper connectors for KI

Answer 10

CoCr or PMMA plate

Question 11

major upper connector considerations for KII

Answer 11

horseshoe/ ring
mid palatal bar
posterior palatal bar