Removable Partial Denture Components Flashcards

1
Q

Removable Partial Denture

A

A dental prosthesis that restores
one or more but not all of the natural
teeth and/or associated parts and is
supported by the teeth and/or mucosa
and can be removed from the mouth
and replaced at will; often referred to
as an RPD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

skipped
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
- Objectives -
(6)

A

 Restore anatomical defect
 Restore function
 Restore occlusal plane
 Provide posterior occlusal support
 Improve esthetics
 Splint periodontally compromised teeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Metal framework
(5)

A

-Major connector
-Minor connectors
-Rests
-Direct retainers
-Indirect retainers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Denture base
(2)

A

-Replacement teeth
-Supporting base
Material

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

MAJOR CONNECTOR

A

The component of an RPD that joins the units on one
side of the dental arch with the units on the opposite
side

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

MAJOR CONNECTOR
- Maxillary - (4)

A

 Palatal strap
 Anterio-posterior Palatal Strap
 Complete Palate
 U-shaped (Horseshoe) connector

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

MAJOR CONNECTOR
-Mandibular- (2)

A

 Lingual bar
Lingual plate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

MINOR CONNECTOR

A

The connecting link between the
major connector or base of a
removable partial denture and the
other units of the prosthesis, such as
direct and indirect retainers and rests.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

MINOR CONNECTOR
-Types -
(3)

A

 Guiding plane plates
 Meshwork – to hold acrylic resin
 Any unit connecting any type of rest to the
major connector

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

REST:

A

A component of a removable partial
denture that serves to transfer forces
occurring against the prosthesis down
the long axis of the abutment teeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

REST SEAT:

A

The prepared surface of a tooth or
restoration to receive the rest, not a part of framework

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

RPD Components: Proximal Plate
(2)

A

 A rigid extension from the major connector
or base
 Contacts the proximal surface of an
abutment tooth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

DIRECT RETAINERS

A

A component of a removable partial
denture used to retain and prevent
dislodgement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

DIRECT RETAINERS
Clasp Assembly
(2)

A

Two arms or other pieces, joined by a body
which may connect a rest
May act as a retainer or stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

INDIRECT RETAINERS
(2)

A

A component of a removable partial denture that
assists a direct retainer(s) in preventing
displacement of a distal extension denture base by
functioning through lever action on the opposite
side of the fulcrum line

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

INDIRECT RETAINERS
 Usually connects to a

A

major connector and is
some form of rest

17
Q

INDIRECT RETAINERS
 ALWAYS necessary in

A

Class I or II situations

18
Q

RPD Components: Denture Base

A

 Part of the RPD that rests on the foundation
tissues and to which teeth are attached.
– Polymer/Plastic or Metal

19
Q

ACRYLIC RESIN ATTACHMENT

A

The part of a RPD which rests on the
oral mucosa and to which the teeth
are attached

20
Q

ACRYLIC RESIN ATTACHMENT
FUNCTION:

A

transmit stress to the
supporting structures

21
Q

RPD Components: Denture Base
Retention

A

 Part of framework to which the resin base is
attached

22
Q

Denture Base
Retention
types (2)

A

lattice
mesh

23
Q

RPD Components: Teeth
(4)

A

 Denture Teeth
– Plastic
– Porcelain
 Metal