RPD Test 1 Flashcards
% of 65-74 yr old patients that are partially edentulous
71.5%
Kennedy classification should _ extractions of teeth
Follow
Rule 2/4 about second and third molars
If it’s gone and won’t be replaced, not included in classification
What determines the classification
The most posterior area
What is highly indicated for a max Kennedy III mod 1
Palatal strap
When 6 or less teeth are remaining, what is indicated for max
Full palatal
When do you use a modified full palatal
When don’t want to cover rugae or
Need full but occlusion will be affected
Better with more teeth
If a patient has a large palatal torus, what is used?
U shaped
If you expect to lose mandibular teeth, what should be used
Lingual plate
When to use swing lock
Fewer than 6 mandibular teeth
Why do you use an intracoronal retainer
Patient doesn’t want to see clasp
Caps circumferential retentive and reciprocating arm sit where
Retentive dips below height of contour at final third
Reciprocating stays above HoC the whole time
Size of incisal rest
- 5mm wide
1. 5mm deep
Advantages of RPD (5)
Acrylic can improve appearance after bone loss Cheap Limited Interocclusal distance Long edentulous spans Hygiene