Removable Partial Dentures

What are the advantages of RPDs?

What are the disadvantages of RPDs?

What are the clinical stages of an RPD?

Why are teeth lost?

What are the consequences of losing teeth?

Draw and label Posselt's Envelope

What is Craddock's Classification?

What is Kennedy's classification?

Name the components of an RPD

What are the Adv/Disadv of mucosa borne dentures?

What are the Adv/Disadv of tooth borne dentures

What is the design process for an RPD?

Define support

What are the functions of rest seats?
Name some types
Define position and size principles

Define Retention

What is mechanical retention?

What is the minimum length for a co/cr clasp?

What size undercut is required for:
co/cr?
Gold?
Stainless Steel?

Other than clasps, how else can retention be achieved?

What is pattern of retention?
What is acceptable?

Define Indirect Retention

What is an RPI?

What is the function of a connector?
What are the 2 main types?

Name some max.major connectors

Name some mand.major connectors

Describe minor connector uses

How is a cast surveyed?

Name 4 types of articulator

What are the average angulations on an articulator for mounting casts?