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• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface
• About the Book
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Part I. General Concepts/Treatment Planning
• Chapter 1. Partially Edentulous Epidemiology, Physiology, and Terminology
• Tooth Loss and Age
• Consequences of Tooth Loss
• Functional Restoration with Prostheses
• Current Removable Partial Denture Use
• Need for Removable Partial Dentures
• Chapter 2. Considerations for Managing Partial Tooth Loss: Tooth Replacements from the Patient Perspective
• Managing Tooth Loss Over Time
• Tooth-Supported Prostheses
• Tooth- and Tissue-Supported Prostheses
• The Phases of Partial Denture Service
• Reasons for Failure of Clasp-Retained Partial Dentures
• Chapter 3. Classification of Partially Edentulous Arches
• Requirements of an Acceptable Method of Classification
• Kennedy Classification
• Applegate’s Rules for Applying the Kennedy Classification
• Chapter 4. Biomechanics of Removable Partial Dentures
• Biomechanics and Design Solutions
• Biomechanical Considerations
• Impact of Implants on Movements of Partial Dentures
• Simple Machines
• Possible Movements of Partial Dentures
• Chapter 5. Major and Minor Connectors
• Role of Major Connectors in Control of Prosthesis Movement
• Minor Connectors
• Finishing Lines
• Reaction of Tissue to Metallic Coverage
• Major Connectors in Review
• Mandibular Linguoplate
• Mandibular Sublingual Bar
• Mandibular Lingual Bar with Continuous Bar (Cingulum Bar)
• Mandibular Continuous Bar (Cingulum Bar)
• Mandibular Labial Bar
• Single Palatal Strap–Type Major Connector
• Single Broad Palatal Major Connector
• Anterior-Posterior Strap–Type Major Connector
• Complete Palatal Coverage Major Connector
• U-Shaped Palatal Major Connector
• Chapter 6. Rests and Rest Seats
• Role of Rests in Control of Prosthesis Movement
• Form of the Occlusal Rest and Rest Seat
• Extended Occlusal Rest
• Interproximal Occlusal Rest Seats
• Internal Occlusal Rests
• Implants as a Rest
• Support for Rests
• Lingual Rests on Canines and Incisor Teeth
• Incisal Rests and Rest Seats
• Chapter 7. Direct Retainers
• Direct Retainer’s Role in Control of Prosthesis Movement
• Basic Principles of Clasp Design
• Types of Direct Retainers
• Criteria for Selecting a Given Clasp Design
• Types of Clasp Assemblies
• Implants as Direct Retainers
• Analysis of Tooth Contours for Retentive Clasps
• Amount of Retention
• Other Types of Retainers
• Internal Attachments
• Chapter 8. Indirect Retainers
• Role of Indirect Retainers in Control of Prosthesis Movement
• Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Indirect Retainers
• Auxiliary Functions of Indirect Retainers
• Forms of Indirect Retainers
• Chapter 9. Denture Base Considerations
• Functions of Denture Bases in Control of Prosthesis Movement
• Methods of Attaching Denture Bases
• Methods for Incorporating Dental Implants
• Ideal Denture Base Material
• Advantages of Metal Bases
• Methods of Attaching Artificial Teeth
• Need for Relining
• Stress-Breakers (Stress Equalizers)
• Chapter 10. Principles of Removable Partial Denture Design
• Difference in Prosthesis Support and Influence on Design
• Differentiation Between Two Main Types of Removable Partial Dentures
• Essentials of Partial Denture Design
• Components of Partial Denture Design
• Implant Considerations in Design
• Examples of Systematic Approach to Design
• Additional Considerations Influencing Design
• Chapter 11. Surveying
• Description of Dental Surveyor
• Purposes of the Surveyor
• Factors that Determine Path of Placement and Removal
• Step-by-Step Procedures in Surveying a Diagnostic Cast
• Final Path of Placement
• Recording Relation of Cast to Surveyor
• Surveying the Master Cast
• Measuring Retention
• Blocking out the Master Cast
• Relieving the Master Cast
• Paralleled Blockout, Shaped Blockout, Arbitrary Blockout, and Relief
• Chapter 12. Considerations for the Use of Dental Implants with Removable Partial Dentures
• Physiologic Distinction Between Prostheses
• Replacing Anatomy and Functional Ability
• Strategically Placed Implants for Removable Partial Denture Stability and Improved Patient Accommodation
• Movement Control with Selective Implant Placement
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Examples
• Summary
• Part II. Clinical and Laboratory
• Chapter 13. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Purpose and Uniqueness of Treatment
• Patient Interview
• Shared Decision Making
• Clinical Examination
• Oral Examination
• Diagnostic Casts
• Diagnostic Findings
• Interpretation of Examination Data
• Infection Control
• Differential Diagnosis: Fixed or Removable Partial Dentures
• Choice Between Complete Dentures and Removable Partial Dentures
• Clinical Factors Related to Metal Alloys used for Removable Partial Denture Frameworks
• Summary
• Chapter 14. Preparation of the Mouth for Removable Partial Dentures
• Pre-Prosthetic Considerations in Partially Edentulous Mouths
• Periodontal Preparation
• Optimization of the Foundation for Fitting and Function of the Prosthesis
• Chapter 15. Preparation of Abutment Teeth
• Classification of Abutment Teeth
• Sequence of Abutment Preparations on Sound Enamel or Existing Restorations
• Abutment Preparations Using Conservative Restorations
• Abutment Preparations Using Crowns
• Splinting of Abutment Teeth
• Use of Isolated Teeth as Abutments
• Missing Anterior Teeth
• Temporary Crowns when a Removable Partial Denture is Being Worn
• Fabricating Restorations to Fit Existing Denture Retainers
• Chapter 16. Impression Materials and Procedures for Removable Partial Dentures
• Elastic Materials
• Rigid Materials
• Thermoplastic Materials
• Impressions of the Partially Edentulous Arch
• Individual Impression Trays
• Chapter 17. Support for the Distal Extension Denture Base
• Distal Extension Removable Partial Denture
• Factors Influencing the Support of a Distal Extension Base
• Anatomic form Impression
• Methods for Obtaining Functional Support for the Distal Extension Base
• Chapter 18. Occlusal Relationships for Removable Partial Dentures
• Desirable Occlusal Contact Relationships for Removable Partial Dentures
• Methods for Establishing Occlusal Relationships
• Materials for Artificial Posterior Teeth
• Establishing Jaw Relations for a Mandibular Removable Partial Denture Opposing a Maxillary Complete Denture
• Chapter 19. Laboratory Procedures
• Duplicating a Stone Cast
• Waxing the Removable Partial Denture Framework
• Spruing, Investing, Burnout, Casting, and Finishing of the Removable Partial Denture Framework
• Making Record Bases
• Occlusion Rims
• Making a Stone Occlusal Template from a Functional Occlusal Record
• Arranging Posterior Teeth to an Opposing Cast or Template
• Types of Anterior Teeth
• Waxing and Investing the Removable Partial Denture Before Processing Acrylic-Resin Bases
• Processing the Denture
• Remounting and Occlusal Correction to an Occlusal Template
• Polishing the Denture
• Chapter 20. Work Authorizations for Removable Partial Dentures
• Work Authorization
• Definitive Instructions by Work Authorizations
• Legal Aspects of Work Authorizations
• Delineation of Responsibilities by Work Authorizations
• Chapter 21. Initial Placement, Adjustment, and Servicing of the Removable Partial Denture
• Adjustments to Bearing Surfaces of Denture Bases
• Occlusal Interference from Denture Framework
• Adjustment of Occlusion in Harmony with Natural and Artificial Dentition
• Instructions to the Patient
• Follow-Up Services
• Part III. Maintenance
• Chapter 22. Relining and Rebasing the Removable Partial Denture
• Relining Tooth-Supported and Tooth Implant–Supported Denture Bases
• Relining Distal Extension Denture Bases
• Methods of Reestablishing Occlusion on a Relined Removable Partial Denture
• Chapter 23. Repairs and Additions to Removable Partial Dentures
• Broken Clasp Arms
• Fractured Occlusal Rests
• Distortion or Breakage of Other Components—Major and Minor Connectors
• Loss of a Tooth or Teeth not Involved in Support or Retention of the Restoration
• Loss of an Abutment Tooth Necessitating its Replacement and Making a New Direct Retainer
• Other Types of Repairs
• Repair by Soldering
• Chapter 24. Interim Removable Partial Dentures
• Appearance
• Space Maintenance
• Reestablishing Occlusal Relationships
• Conditioning Teeth and Residual Ridges
• Interim Restoration During Treatment
• Conditioning the Patient for Wearing a Prosthesis
• Clinical Procedure for Placement
• Chapter 25. Removable Partial Denture Considerations in Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Maxillofacial Prosthetics
• Timing of Dental and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Care for Acquired Defects
• Intraoral Prostheses: Design Considerations
• Surgical Preservation for Prosthesis Benefit
• Maxillary Prostheses
• Mandibular Prostheses
• Jaw Relation Records for Mandibular Resection Patients
• Summary
• Appendix A. Glossary
• Appendix B. Selected Reading Resources
• Index