RPD Design Lec 2 Flashcards
The minor connector for the mandibular extension base should extend posteriorly how much?
2/3 the length of the edentulous ridge.
Location of the palatal finishline on a denture.
2 mm MEDIAL to an imaginary line that connects the lingual surfaces of missing posterior teeth.
When would you use a lingual plate in Class I RPD’s?
When there’s severe vertical ridge resorption.
When you want to replace one or more mandibular incisor teeth in the future, what connector would you use?
Lingual plate
An I bar needs how many mm from the turn of the clasp to the gingival margin?
3 mm
Undercut for an I bar
MB or mid-buccal
Undercut for a T bar
DB line angle
Modified T bar is missing what?
Mesial part
This RPD component prevents dislodgement of the prosthesis.
Indirect retainer
This maxillary major connector covers 1/2 or more of the palate.
Palatal plate
Posterior border of a complete palatal plate is:
Junction of the hard and soft palate.
When there’s a lot of ridge resorption in the maxilla, what palatal plate do you use?
Complete palatal plate
When there’s little ridge resorption in the maxilla, what major connector do you use?
Palate plate
What plate is used when there’s more than 6 anterior teeth remaining?
Palate plate
What plate is used when there’s less than 6 teeth in the maxilla?
Complete palatal plate
