RPD Cram Flashcards
SDA occlusal units
3-5 provide satisfactory function
RPD design components
Saddles
Support
Retention
Reciprocation/bracing
Major connector
Indirect retention
How is support achieved?
Rests
How is retention achieved?
Clasps
Define the Kennedy Classifications
I - bilateral free end saddle
II - unilateral free end saddle
III - Unilateral bounded posterior
IV - Anterior bounded
Define the Craddock Classifications
Tooth borne
- Resistance to occlusal load Via PDL
Mucosa borne
- Resistance to occlusal load via mucosal coverage
Tooth + mucosa
- Combo
- In free end saddles
Define support
Resistance to vertical movement towards the mucosa
Define retention
Resistance to vertical displacement forces away from the mucosa
Define Stability
Resistance to horizontal movement
Define indirect retention
Resistance to rotational displacement of denture
Define reciprocation
Each clasp unit has an opposing element to retentive clasp arm to prevent pressure from clasp acting on the tooth
Function of rests
Resistance of movement towards mucosa
Distribute load
Prevents OE of unopposed
Advantages of an every denture design
Less harmful mucosa borne
Doesn’t cover gingival margins
Cocr/gold/SS mm
0.25mm
0.5mm
0.75
Where are clasps placed?
Below the bulbous part of the tooth - undercut
Identified with surveyor
What is the minimum clasp length for CoCr
15mm