RPD CLINICAL - INTRO TO RPD AND PATIENT ASSESSMENT Flashcards

1
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why do patients have missing teeth

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 Caries
 Periodontal disease
 Endodontic infection
 Trauma
 Cancer
 Congenitally absent – hypodontia
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what are the consequences of missing teeth

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 Anatomical
 Aesthetic
 Functional
 Psychological

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what are the extra oral anatomical consequences of missing teeth

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 Changes in facial appearance as teeth give shape to the face
 bone resorption
 Progressive bone loss results in the chin tipping
 Severe bone atrophy occurs and the maxilla comes backwards and the mandible goes forward (class III) giving a sunken in appearance

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what are the intra oral anatomical consequences of missing teeth

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 Alveolar resorption
 Tooth movement
 Tooth wear

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what is the consequences of tooth movement due to missing teeth

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o Overtime, the teeth start growing into the space
o There is no room for an implant or bridge
o Partial denture can not even be used sometimes due to over-eruption
o Drifting and tilting can also occur and this can cause problems in the long term as it will cause derangement to the occlusion leading to TMJ problems

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what is the aesthetic consequence of tooth movement due to missing teeth

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 Loss of hard and soft tissues which support the face

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7
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what is the functional consequence of missing teeth

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 Can effect mastication which can effect diet as many denture patients are on soft diets depending on how well they can chew
 Effects speech

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what is the psychological consequence of missing teeth

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 The more teeth that are lost the bigger the decline in the quality of life
 Can have social implications

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9
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how can we replace missing teeth

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 Resin bonded bridgework
 Conventional bridgework
 Implant crowns
 Implant bridgework
 Removable partial dentures 
 Complete dentures
 Implant retained dentures
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10
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what is a resin bonded bridgework

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can be messiah cantilever or fixed/fixed bridge

does not require destruction of tooth tissues

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11
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what is the pontic

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fake tooth

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12
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what is the retainer

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metal wing

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13
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what is the abutment tooth

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tooth that the support goes on

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14
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what is a conventional bridgework

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cantilever or fixed fixed
more destructive of tooth tissues as crown prep required
normally metal ceramic crowns

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what are implant crowns

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 The dental implant goes into the bone
 The implant abutment goes on top
 Then the implant crown – can be cemented in or screwed in

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what are implant bridgework

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Similar to conventional bridgework except the retainers are put on implant abutmenets

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what are the 3 different types of complete dentures

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removable
implant retained
implant supported

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18
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what is a removable denture

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no attachment for stability

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19
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what is implant retained denture

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snaps in place

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20
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what is implant supported denture

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screw retained and non removable

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what are the advantages of a removable partial denture

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 Generally less expensive
 Minimal tooth prep
 Longer edentulous spans can be restored
 Replacement of missing alveolar ridge tissues is possible
 Can be removed for cleaning and adjustments and repairs

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what are the disadvantages of a removable partial denture

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 Clasps may be unattractive
 Designs may be bulky, complicated and plaque retentive
 May cause gagging
 Retention and stability may be problematic

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23
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What is a saddle

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where there is no teeth

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24
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what is a shortened dental arch

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dentition where most posterior teeth are missing and we can have satisfactory oral function without the use of a removable partial denture

25
Q

what is priority given to in a shortened dental arch

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anterior and premolar dentition in one or both jaws

26
Q

what is the sufficient adaptive capacity in subjects

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when 3-5 occlusal units are left

27
Q

how many units is a pair of occluding premolars

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1

28
Q

how many units is a pair of occluding molars

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2

29
Q

how can we extend a shortened dental arch

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bridgework - max 1 unit each side
implants - single tooth or cantilever/fixed bridge
RPD - bilateral free end saddle

30
Q

what are the different types of support for a RPD

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tooth borne
mucosa borne
tooth and mucosa

31
Q

when assessing the patient what do we do

A
take history
do examination
special investigations
diagnosis
treatment plan
32
Q

what do we ask when we take a full

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o	Why were teeth lost?
o	How long have they worn dentures for
o	How many dentures have they had
o	Have they got a favourite
o	Have they got a preferred design
o	Do they prefer metal or acrylic resin denture
33
Q

what are the different material bases

A

acrylic

cobalt chrome

34
Q

what problems do we look out for in a medical history

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o	Identify problems which could affect treatment
arthritis
neuromuscular 
mucosal disease
xerostomia
osteoporosis
35
Q

what do we ask when taking a a social history

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o Distance travelled/ability to attend
o Accompanying person?
o Hobbies – musical instruments
o Smoking
o Alcohol
o Diet
36
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what do we examine on the patient when doing an extra oral exam

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	Lower facial height
	Nasio-labial angle
	Limited opeing
	Any abnormalities
	Smile line – how much tooth do they show
	Aesthetics of existing dentures
37
Q

what do we examine in the general examination in the intra oral exam

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  • Periodontal status
  • Endodontic status
  • Caries
  • Tooth wear
  • Indirect restorations
38
Q

what do we examine when examining edentulous spaces in the intra oral exam

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  • Number
  • Position
  • Length
  • Ridge form
  • Displaceable tissue
39
Q

what do we examine when we look at occlusion in the intra oral exam

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  • Occlusal vertical dimension
  • Occlusal contacts
  • Freeway space
40
Q

what is the saddle for kennedy class 1

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bilateral free ended saddle

41
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what is the saddle for kennedy class 2

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unilateral free ended saddle

42
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what is the saddle for kennedy class 3

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unilateral tooth bounded saddle

43
Q

what is the saddle for kennedy class 4

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bilateral tooth bounded saddle

44
Q

what is craddock class I

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tooth borne - saddles supported on both sides by substantial abutments

45
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what is craddock class II

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mucosa borne - vertical biting forces resisted entirely by soft tissues

46
Q

what is craddock class III

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both - tooth supported at only when end of the saddle

47
Q

what do we examine in the denture

A

support
retention
stability

48
Q

what are we looking for when we examine the support of a denture

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The resistance to vertical movement of the denture towards the tissue – if it is too supported it will resist

49
Q

what are we looking for when we examine the retention of a denture

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The resistance to displacement of the denture away from the tissue

50
Q

what are we looking for when we examine the stability of a denture

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o The resistance to horizontal (lateral) movement of the denture

51
Q

what do we examine with the denture

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	Aesthetics
	Extension
	Occlusion
	Material
	Design
	Condition of teeth and base
52
Q

what do we look for in the health of the denture bearing area

A

look to see if there is denture stomatitis

53
Q

why must we pick the best teeth for abutments

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they are going to have more forces coming from different directions so you do not want to use teeth with bone loss for a bridge

54
Q

what do we look for for abutments

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Teeth structurally sound, with satisfactory appearance
Teeth in good alignment and position
The previous restorations and endodontic treatments are satisfactory
The abutment tooth roots and supporting alveolar bone are adequate
The soft tissue of the edentulous ridge is satisfactory in quantity and quality

55
Q

what special investigations do we take for abutments

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We take periapical radiographs to see what the bone support is and if there is any apical infection or disease
Sensibility testing (EPT &Ethyl chloride)
Clinical photographs

56
Q

how should diagnosis be made

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Should be structured, logical and discussed with patient

57
Q

what is the possible diagnosis

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Partial edentulism 
Endodontic
Periodontal
Caries
Toothwear
Shortened dental arch
Combination syndrome
58
Q

what are denture problems

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Over/under extension
Reduced
o	Support
o	Retention
o	Stability 
Fractured clasps/baseplate
No FWS
Poor aesthetics
Worn teeth