R Pros Flashcards
Design:
Saddle-Support-Retention-Connectors-Simplify
Kennedy Class 1
Bilateral Free End saddle
Kennedy Class 2
Unilateral Free end Saddle
Kennedy Class 3
Unilateral Bounded Saddle
Kennedy Class 4
Anterior cross midline
3 Types material
Acrylic
Chrome
VAPLAST
Acrylic
Pro: Quicker process to make, engage deeper undercuts, wets better, inc retention if bigger, more aesthetic, cheaper, easier to fix/add on teeth
Con: Stain, poor thermal conductor, bulky, weaker,
Chrome
Pro: Stronger, Smaller, better thermal conductor, doesn’t stain, less plaque, clasps keep shape
Cons: harder to fix or add on teeth, longer time to construct, more expensive,
VAPLAST
Pro: aesthetic, flexible, smaller, comfortable, light, biocompatable,
Con: absorbs water, colour fades, hard to clean, difficult to repair