Week 1 Flashcards
_____ % of 65-74 year old patients are partially edentulous.
71.5
Kennedy Class I
Bilateral edentulous areas located posterior to the remaining natural teeth
Kennedy Class II
A unilateral edentulous area located posterior to the remaining natural teeth
Kennedy Class III
A unilateral edentulous area with natural teeth remaining both anterior and posterior to it
Kennedy Class IV
A single, but bilateral (crossing the midline), edentulous area located anterior to the remaining natural teeth
Applegate’s rule 1: Classification should _______ any extractions of teeth that might alter the original classification
follow
Are third molars considered in Kennedy classification?
Not if it is missing and not to be replaced.
True or False: If a third molar is present and is to be used as an abutment, it is considered in the classification.
True
True or False: If a second molar is missing and is not to be replaced, it is considered in the classification still.
False, it is not to be considered
The most _______________ edentulous area always determines the classification.
posterior
Edentulous areas other than those determining the classification are referred to as _____________ and are designated by their number.
modifications
True or False: The extent of the modification is not considered, only the number of additional edentulous areas.
True
Applegate’s rule 8: There can be no modification areas in Class ____ arches.
IV
_______________: Connects the parts of an RPD located on one side of the arch with those on the opposite side.
Major connector
4 indications of full palatal coverage
Less than or equal to 6 teeth
Shallow vault
Very small mouth
Flat or flabby ridges
