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What is another name for circumferential clasps?
What framework design strategies are used for Kennedy Class 1 and 2?
Mesial rest, Clasp arm
For a Kennedy Class 1, ___ clasps are needed.
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Indirect retainers for Kennedy Class 1 should be located as far away from _____ as is practical.
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RPI clasp assemblies can be used with undercuts greater than 0.01 inches.
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What shape configuration of direct retainers is considered ideal for Kennedy Class 4?
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Most effective site for an indirect retainer in Class 2?
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The _____ the distance between the fulcrum line and indirect retainer, the more effective the direct retainer will be.
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What is the angle formed between major connector and minor connector?
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Kennedy classifications in which there are no reciprocal arms include Class 1 and Class 2.
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For Kennedy Class 4, indirect retention should be located as far ______ to the fulcrum line as possible.
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Study Notes
Kennedy Class Overview
- Kennedy classifications are essential for the design of removable partial dentures (RPDs).
- Class 1 involves bilateral edentulous areas located posterior to natural teeth.
- Class 2 has a unilateral edentulous area situated posterior to natural teeth.
- Class 3 features bilateral edentulous areas with rests adjacent to all edentulous spaces.
- Class 4 consists of a single, anterior edentulous area, which is located between remaining natural teeth.
Framework Design Strategies
- Two primary strategies for Classes 1 and 2 are Mesial Rest and Clasp Arm concepts.
- The Mesial Rest concept prevents the tipping of the distal abutment and reduces denture base rotation.
- RPI and RPA are two types of clasp arm assemblies designated for Classes 1 and 2.
Clasp Terminology
- Circumferential clasps are commonly called Akers clasps.
- RPI clasp components include a mesial rest, distal guide plate, and I bar.
- RPA clasp assembly consists of a mesial rest, proximal plate, and Akers clasp.
Retention and Indirect Retainers
- For Kennedy Class 1, two clasps are necessary, and indirect retainers should be positioned as far from the fulcrum line as feasible.
- Indirect retainers should not be placed more anteriorly than the canine in Class 1; the most effective indirect retainer site in Class 2 is the mesial of the first premolar.
Class Requirements
- Class 2 typically requires 2-3 clasp assemblies and one indirect retainer.
- Class 3 requires four clasps, ensuring all rests are adjacent to edentulous spaces.
- For Class 4, a quadrilateral configuration of direct retainers is ideal, with indirect retention positioned as posterior to the fulcrum line as possible.
Major Connectors
- The lingual bar is the most common mandibular major connector.
- Rigidity is the most critical requirement of any major connector, ensuring stability and support.
Other Key Concepts
- The angle formed between a major and minor connector should be less than 90 degrees.
- The connection between a major connector and auxiliary rest needs to remain acute.
- The crown-to-root ratio in dental prosthetics should ideally be a minimum of 1:1.
- Understanding the fulcrum line, the rotation point for distal extensions, is crucial for assessing RPD stability.
Additional Remarks
- RPI and RPA concepts are exclusively utilized for abutments that are adjacent to a distal extension.
- Classes 1 and 2 are characterized by a lack of reciprocal arms, simplifying design considerations in partial dentures.
- An undercut of less than 0.01 inches allows the use of infrahyoid clasps for effective retention.
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