RPD - intro Flashcards
1
Q
What are the goals of partial dentures?
A
support remaining teeth
supply substitutes for the missing teeth
2
Q
What do you do before RPD treatment?
A
PREVENTION
before
during
after
= for life
3
Q
Why do patients ned RPD?
A
Lost teeth
- due to caries
- due to periodontal disease
4
Q
What are the basic principles of RPD?
A
first of all do no harm
must be tooth supported or can damage gingival tissues
5
Q
What does this image show?
A
gum stripper
RPD supported by gums and not teeth
6
Q
What can a gum stripper cause?
A
gingival recession
even caries
7
Q
What are the advantages of a partial denture?
A
- more teeth can be replaced
- less interference with remaining teeth
- removable for cleaning
- relatively easy replace and replace
- restore soft tissues
8
Q
What are the disadvantages of RPD?
A
- security during function
- relatively large
- can put other teeth at risk due to metallic components
