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Which classification system divides partial edentulous conditions into four classes?
Which classification system divides partial edentulous conditions into four classes?
- Wild
- K-A
- Kennedy (correct)
- Cummer
What is Class II in the Kennedy classification?
What is Class II in the Kennedy classification?
Unilateral posterior edentulism
Which of the following is NOT a classification system mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a classification system mentioned?
- Costa
- Beckett
- Smith (correct)
- Martin
The Kennedy classification system factors in the clinical aspects of supporting tissues.
The Kennedy classification system factors in the clinical aspects of supporting tissues.
How many key classes does the K-A classification encompass?
How many key classes does the K-A classification encompass?
A Class I condition might be complicated by an embedded edentulous area in the remaining arch, making it Class I mod ______.
A Class I condition might be complicated by an embedded edentulous area in the remaining arch, making it Class I mod ______.
What does a Class IV condition represent in the K-A classification?
What does a Class IV condition represent in the K-A classification?
L'absence d'une troisième molaire est prise en compte dans la classification dentaire.
L'absence d'une troisième molaire est prise en compte dans la classification dentaire.
Une classe IV de classification dentaire peut être facilement atteinte avec des modifications.
Une classe IV de classification dentaire peut être facilement atteinte avec des modifications.
La présence d'une molaire 3 est un facteur important dans la classification dentaire.
La présence d'une molaire 3 est un facteur important dans la classification dentaire.
Les canines n'ont aucune importance dans les classifications dentaires présentées.
Les canines n'ont aucune importance dans les classifications dentaires présentées.
Les classifications dentaires incluent des exemples visuels de modèles dentaires.
Les classifications dentaires incluent des exemples visuels de modèles dentaires.
Flashcards
Kennedy Classification
Kennedy Classification
A classification system for partial edentulous arcades, focusing on the location and extent of missing teeth
Partial Edentulous Arcades
Partial Edentulous Arcades
A condition characterized by missing teeth in one or both dental arches of the mouth
Class I (Kennedy)
Class I (Kennedy)
Bilateral posterior edentulism; missing teeth on both sides of the back of the jaw
Class II (Kennedy)
Class II (Kennedy)
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Modification (K-A)
Modification (K-A)
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Principal Segment
Principal Segment
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K-A Classification (Applegate)
K-A Classification (Applegate)
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Embedded Edentulism (K-A)
Embedded Edentulism (K-A)
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Missing teeth impact
Missing teeth impact
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Third molar (M3) classification
Third molar (M3) classification
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Class IV modification
Class IV modification
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Molar Classification Example
Molar Classification Example
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Dental model images
Dental model images
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Study Notes
Dental Classification Systems
- Dental classifications are based on the location and support of missing teeth
- Different classifications exist to clarify issues in prosthetic treatment of partial edentulism
- Classification types include Cummer (1942), Wild (1933-1943), Martin, Beckett, Costa, and Kennedy (1923+)
- Kennedy's system divides partial edentulism into 4 classes:
- Class I: bilateral posterior edentulism
- Class II: unilateral posterior edentulism
- Class III: bilateral intercalary edentulism
- Class IV: anterior edentulism
Kennedy Classification (K-A)
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K-A classification has 6 fundamental classes:
- Class I: distal bilateral edentulism
- Class II: distal unilateral edentulism
- Class III: bilateral edentulism (with canines)
- Class IV: anterior impacted edentulism
- Class V: impacted bilateral edentulism (loss of at least one canine)
- Class VI: unilateral impacted edentulism
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Modifications to the classification are identified numerically, correlating to the number of additional missing teeth segments.
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Missing teeth themselves aren't used in determining the class.
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Class I can be further categorized:
- Class I mod1: distal bilateral edentulism, complicated by impacted edentulism at the residual arch
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Class II can be further categorized:
- Class II mod1: unilateral distal edentulism, complicated by impacted edentulism on the opposite side of the arch
Additional Considerations in K-A Classification
- Extractions should be considered; future extractions may alter the classification
- The most posterior edentulous segment determines the primary classification.
- The number of modifications to a class (impacted teeth) is defined by the number of edentulous segments rather than by the number of missing teeth.
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Description
Explore the various dental classification systems used for identifying and understanding partial edentulism. Dive into specific classifications, including Kennedy's and K-A systems, which classify different types of missing teeth based on location and support. This quiz will help reinforce your knowledge of these important dental concepts.
