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What does Class 1 in the Kennedy Classification refer to?
What does Class 1 in the Kennedy Classification refer to?
What does Class 2 in the Kennedy Classification indicate?
What does Class 2 in the Kennedy Classification indicate?
A unilateral edentulous area located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.
Explain Class 3 in the Kennedy Classification.
Explain Class 3 in the Kennedy Classification.
A unilateral edentulous area that does NOT cross the midline with natural teeth remaining both anterior and posterior to it.
What is Class 4 in the Kennedy Classification?
What is Class 4 in the Kennedy Classification?
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Class 5 is characterized by an edentulous area bounded anteriorly and posteriorly by _____.
Class 5 is characterized by an edentulous area bounded anteriorly and posteriorly by _____.
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What distinguishes Class 6 in the Kennedy Classification?
What distinguishes Class 6 in the Kennedy Classification?
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What should be done when a lone-standing, single-rooted abutment binds a modification space?
What should be done when a lone-standing, single-rooted abutment binds a modification space?
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What is a complication that arises when two modification spaces create a lone standing tooth?
What is a complication that arises when two modification spaces create a lone standing tooth?
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What happens to lateral incisor teeth if they are replaced by the RPD?
What happens to lateral incisor teeth if they are replaced by the RPD?
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What should be considered when restoring modification spaces?
What should be considered when restoring modification spaces?
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What is easier to design and fabricate: RPD with bilateral edentulous spaces or unilateral situations?
What is easier to design and fabricate: RPD with bilateral edentulous spaces or unilateral situations?
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In what situation is it advisable to leave a modification?
In what situation is it advisable to leave a modification?
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Study Notes
Kennedy Classification
- Class 1: Bilateral distal extension with edentulous areas located posterior to natural teeth.
- Class 2: Unilateral distal extension with an edentulous area located posterior to remaining natural teeth.
- Class 3: Unilateral bounded edentulous area with natural teeth both anterior and posterior to it; does not cross the midline.
- Class 4: Bounded edentulous area that crosses the midline; a single bilateral area located anterior to remaining natural teeth.
Overview of Applegate's Rules for Applying the Kennedy Classification
- No specific details provided; further exploration of rules required.
Applegate-Kennedy Classifications
- Class 5: Bounded edentulous area with natural teeth anteriorly and posteriorly, but the anterior abutment is unsuitable for support; similar to Class 3 but without usable anterior support.
- Class 6: Edentulous area supported entirely by adjacent teeth, requiring minimal tissue support, distinguishing it from typical tooth and tissue-supported dentures.
Modification Spaces
- Lone-standing, single-rooted abutments should be splinted to the nearest tooth with a fixed partial denture when binding a modification space.
- Presence of two modification spaces complicates RPD design; considering a 3-unit fixed bridge may help eliminate one space.
Fixed Restorations and Modification Spaces
- Consider fixed restorations for modification spaces instead of including them in the removable partial denture, particularly with isolated abutment teeth.
- Evaluate the cost against the benefits of splinting.
- Designs with multiple bounded areas replaced by RPDs alongside isolated abutments and distal extensions often yield poor success rates.
- Prioritize biomechanical concerns and the health of remaining teeth over economic factors during decision-making.
Impact of Replacing Lateral Incisor Teeth with RPD
- Missing maxillary lateral incisors and posterior teeth is common.
- Replacement of lateral incisors with RPDs typically results in frequent breakage of the denture teeth.
Considerations for 3-Unit Fixed Bridges
- Specific examples needed to illustrate bridges that can help eliminate modifications.
Design Considerations for RPD
- In cases with bilateral edentulous spaces, retain the modification instead of opting for a bridge; RPD design is easier in bilateral cases compared to unilateral situations.
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Test your knowledge on Kennedy Classification and RPD modification spaces with these flashcards. Learn about the different classes of edentulous areas, including bilateral distal extension and unilateral options. Perfect for dental students and professionals alike.
