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
