Description
Book SynopsisDemystifies the clinical practice of removable partial prostheses Systematic, practical instruction on diagnosis, treatment planning, and manufacture of RPDs Specifically tailored to practicing dentists Highlights useful literature and explains biological principles.
Table of ContentsContributors vii
Foreword by Dr. Robert P. Renner ix
Acknowledgments xi
Chapter 1. The Need for Removable Partial Prosthodontics 3
Chapter 2. Diagnosis of the Partially Edentulous Patient 11
Chapter 3. Decision Making in RPD Design 39
3.1 Principles of Design 39
3.2 Kennedy Class I Analysis and Design 51
3.3 Kennedy Class ii Analysis and Design 57
3.4 Kennedy Class iii Analysis and Design 68
3.5 Kennedy Class iv Analysis and Design 73
Chapter 4. Clinical Care of the Patient 79
4.1 Preparation of the Mouth to Receive an RPD 79
4.2 The Master Impression 81
4.3 Fitting the Framework 86
4.4 The Trial Appointment 94
Chapter 5. Postinsertion Patient Care 105
5.1 Prosthesis Insertion and Maintenance 105
5.2 Repairs and Relines 118
Chapter 6. Alternative Removable Partial Dentures 137
6.1 Acrylic Resin RPDs 137
6.2 Attachments for RPDs 145
6.3 Dental Implants in RPDs 156
6.4 Alternative RPD Designs 162
Chapter 7. Geriatrics and Removable Partial Dentures 171
Chapter 8. Clinical Patient Scenarios 179
8.1 Clinical Patient Scenario #1: Maxillary FPD and Mandibular Class II RPD with Survey Crowns 179
8.2 Clinical Patient Scenario #2: Maxillary Complete Denture and Mandibular Class I RPD with Runner Bar 183
8.3 Clinical Patient Scenario #3: Maxillary Full-Arch Reconstruction with Survey Crown and FPD and Class I Removable Partial Overdenture with Internal Attachment 188
8.4 Clinical Patient Scenario #4: Maxillary Immediate Complete Denture and Mandibular Class I Removable Partial Overdenture with Natural Tooth Abutments 193
8.5 Clinical Patient Scenario #5: Maxillary Class iii RPD and Mandibular Class III RPD 199
8.6 Clinical Patient Scenario #6: Maxillary Class ii RPD and Mandibular Class IV Rotational Path Rpd 203
8.7 Clinical Patient Scenario #7: Mandibular Class I Removable Partial Overdenture with Cast Metal Dowel and Coping Abutments 207
8.8 Clinical Patient Scenario #8: Full-Mouth Reconstruction with Mandibular Class iii Rpd 211
8.9 Clinical Patient Scenario #9: Maxillary Complete Denture and Mandibular Class I RPD 214
8.10 Clinical Patient Scenario #10: Maxillary Complete Denture and Mandibular Class I Acrylic Resin RPD with Labial Wrought Wire for Orthodontic Stabilization 216
8.11 Clinical Patient Scenario #11: Maxillary Complete Denture and Mandibular Class I RPD with Composite Resin to Restore and Maintain Occlusal Vertical Dimension 220
8.12 Clinical Patient Scenario #12: Maxillary Immediate Complete Denture and Mandibular Class I RPD with Composite Resin for Facial Surfaces and Cingulum Rest Seats 224
8.13 Clinical Patient Scenario #13: Full-Mouth Reconstruction with Mandibular Class II RPD 227
Index 233
