Dalhousie University press, 2011. — 108 p.Table of Contents
Introduction to Removable Partial Denture
Alternatives to RPD's
Indications for RPD's
Treatment Objectives
Components of a Partial Denture
Classification
Kennedy Classification
Applegate's Rules for Applying the Kennedy Classification
Anatomy Tour for Complete and Partial Dentures
Irreversible Hydrocolloid Preliminary Impressions
Making the impression
Evaluating Irreversible Hydrocolloid Impressions
Pouring a Model
Two
Pour Technique
Trimming
Surveying, Path of Insertion, Guiding Planes
Parts of a Surveyor:
Selecting the Path of Insertion of a Removable Partial Denture
The Optimal Path of Insertion
Selection and Preparation of Guiding Planes:
The Effects
of Guiding Planes on Retention and Stability
Alteration of Other Axial Contours
Summary of Removable Partial Denture Abutment Modifications
Rests and Rest Seats
Functions of Rests
Preparation of Rest Seats
Rest Seat Form
Occlusal Rest Seats
Lingua
Rest Seats
Composite Buildups for Cingulum Rests:
Round Lingual Rest Seat Form
Incisal Rests
Major Connectors
Functions of a Major Connector
Requirements of a Major Connector
Mandibular Major Connectors
Lingual Bar
Lingual Plate (Linguoplate)
Continuous Bar Retainer (Kennedy Bar, Double Lingual Bar)
Labial Bar
Maxillary Major Connectors
Anterior Posterior Palatal Strap
Full Palatal Plate
Single Palatal Strap
Anterior Palatal Plate
Minor Connectors
Functions
Basic Types of Minor Connectors:
Gridwork Design
Direct and Indirect Retainers
Extra
Coronal Direct Retainers
Requirements of Direct Retainers
Factors affecting the magnitude of retention
Direct Retainers For Tooth
Borne RPD’s
Circumferential (Circle or Akers) clasp
Ring clasp
Embrasure (Double Akers) Clasp
"C" clasp (Hair pin or Reverse action)
Direct Retainers For Tooth and Tissue Borne RPD's
Bar Clasps
The RP I Clasp
Combination Clasp
RPA Clasp
The Distal Rest Concept
Direct Retainer Selection
Indirect Retainers
Denture Bases and Replacement Denture Teeth
Functions
Materials
Flange Extension
Acrylic Resin Finish Lines
Partial Denture Replacement Teeth
Principles of Partial Denture Design
Denture Bases
Direct Retainers
Number of Direct Retainers
Indirect Retainers
Major Connectors
Distal Extension Case Considerations
General Considerations
Drawing the Design
Design Session
Clinical Protocol for Removable Partial Dentures
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Final Impressions for Partial Dentures
Framework Impressions
Evaluating the Impression
Removable Partial Denture Framework Fabrication
Partial Denture Framework Adjustment
Pre-clinical Inspection and Adjustment
Clinical Adjustment
Occlusal Adjustments to the Framework
Special Adjustments for Distal Extension Cases
Finishing and Polishing of Adjusted Surfaces
Maxillo-Mandibular Relations, Altered Cast Impressions and Wax Try-in Procedures
Altered Cast Impressions
Interim Removable Partial Dentures
Indications
Fabrication
Interim Partial Denture Design
Coordinating Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics
Coordinating Complete and Removable Partial Dentures
RPD Checklist
Summary of RPD Design
