REMOVABLE
PARTIAL
DENTURES
Prosthesis
Is an artificial replacement of an absent art
of the human body
Dentulous Patients
Patients having a complete set of natural
teeth
Edentulous Patients
Patients having all their teeth missing
Edentulous Patients
COMPLETE DENTURE
Partially Edentulous Patients
•Patients having one or more but not
their entire natural teeth missing.
Removable Partial Denture = R.P.D Fixed bridge= F.P.D
Implant
Removable Partial Denture, R.P.D Fixed bridge
Implant
Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
• Removable
dental
prosthesis
(appliance)
replacing one
or more
natural teeth
and associated
oral structures
Free End Edentulous Area (Distal
extension edentulous area): An edentulous
area, which has an abutment tooth on one side only
Bounded Edentulous Area : An edentulous
area, which has an abutment tooth on each
end
Abutment: A tooth, a portion of a tooth, or
that portion of a dental implant that serves
to support and/or retain prosthesis
INDICATIONS FOR REMOVABLE
PARTIAL DENTURES
1- No abutment tooth posterior to
edentulous space ( Free end edentulous area )
INDICATIONS FOR REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
2- Long edentulous bounded span , too
extensive for fixed restoration
INDICATIONS FOR REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
3- Periodontally weak teeth not sufficiently
sound to support fixed- partial denture.
Periodontally
weak teeth
Free end edentulous area
Periodontally weak teeth
4- With excessive loss of residual bone,
the use of labial flange or need to
restore lost tissues.
Excessive loss of residual bone
With excessive loss of residual bone,
space is seen under the pontic.
INDICATIONS FOR REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
5- After recent extraction, usually done only to
improve esthetics, or for patient satisfaction.
6- Need of bilateral
bracing (cross
arch
stabilization)
7- Young age (less than
17 years).
Young Old
Young age (less than 17 years)
has a high pulp horn
7- Enhancing esthetics in anterior region, by
the use of translucent artificial teeth instead
of dull fixed partial denture pontic.
8-Economic considerations, attitude and desire
of the patient.
Enhancing esthetics in anterior region, by the
use of translucent artificial teeth instead of dull
fixed partial denture pontic
OBJECTIVES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL
DENTURES
Preservation of the Remaining Tissues
A- Preservation of the health of the remaining teeth.
B- Prevention of muscles and TMJ Dysfunction.
C-Preservation of the residual ridge.
D- Preservation of the tongue contour and space.
Replacement of lost teeth prevents the migration
of teeth into the edentulous area following the
loss of the natural dentition
Migration of teeth
into the edentulous
area following the
loss of the natural
Change the pattern of mandibular closure as
a result of loss of some teeth
Normal masticatory cycle
BJECTIVES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
Restore the Continuity of the Dental Arch to Improve Masticatory Function
BJECTIVES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
Improvement of Esthetics, and Providing
Support to the Paraoral Muscles, Lips and
Cheeks
BJECTIVES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
Enhance psychological comfort
*Restoration of anterior teeth improves
and restores appearance
*RPD should provide socially acceptable
esthetics
BJECTIVES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
Restoration of Impaired speech
BJECTIVES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
Restoration of Impaired speech
ADVANTAGES OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL
DENTURE OVER FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE
1- RPD constructed for any case whilst FPD
are confined to short spans bounded by
healthy teeth and with a normal occlusion.
2- Cheaper than fixed partial denture
3- They are more easily cleaned
4- They are more easily repaired
5- No tooth reduction is required
CLASSIFICATION OF PARTIALLY
EDENTULOUS ARCHES
Classifications are important to facilitate communication
between the dentist and the laboratory technician
Requirements of an Acceptable Classification:
1- Permit immediate visualization of the
type of partially edentulous arch
2- Permit immediate differentiation
between bounded and free extension RPD.
3- It should be universally accepted
CLASSIFICATION OF PARTIALLY
EDENTULOUS ARCHES
I- Classification According to the Extent
of the Removable Partial Denture:
Unilateral RPD (Removable Bridge) Bilateral RPD
Unilateral RPD
(Removable
Bridge)
Bilateral RPD:
which restore missing teeth
and extended on both sides of
the dental arch
CLASSIFICATION OF PARTIALLY
EDENTULOUS ARCHES
II- Classification According to
the type of support of the
R.P.D.:
1-Tooth and Tissue Supported
RPD (Tooth and tissue borne)
2- Tooth Supported RPD (Tooth-
borne) removable partial denture
3-Tissue Supported RPD (Tissue
Tooth and Tissue Supported RPD
*Tissue Supported RPD Tooth Supported RPD
CLASP RETAINED
REMOVABLE PARTIAL
DENTURES
Palatal Strap
Palatal Strap
A-P Bar
A-P Strap or Bars ????
Strap or Bar ?
Anterior edge should
follow contour of rugae
Indirect retention
CLASSIFICATION OF PARTIALLY
EDENTULOUS ARCHES
III- Classification According to the most
posterior edentulous span or spans
Class I: Bilateral edentulous areas located posterior to
the remaining natural teeth.
Class II: Unilateral edentulous area located posterior to
the remaining natural teeth.
Class III: Unilateral edentulous area with natural teeth,
both anterior and posterior to it
Class IV: Single, bilateral edentulous area located
anterior to the remaining natural teeth.
Class I Class II
Class III Class IV
• The numeric sequence of the
classification system is based on
the frequency of occurrence of
each class . Class I being the most
common while class IV is the least
common. Kennedy's classification
was then modified by Applegate
• Additional edentulous areas are
referred to as modification
spaces and are designated by
their number
Class I mod.1 Class II mod.3
Class III mod. 1 Class IV ????
KENNEDY CLASS I
CLASS I - Bilateral Posterior Edentulous Areas
Source: Jeff Shotwell, University of Michigan, 2008
KENNEDY CLASS II
CLASS II - Unilateral Posterior Edentulous Area
Source: Jeff Shotwell, University of Michigan, 2008
CLASSIFICATION WITH MODIFICATION AREAS
CLASS II-P
CLASS II-A-2P
Source: Jeff Shotwell, University of Michigan, 2008
KENNEDY CLASS III
CLASS III - Unilateral or Bilateral Edentulous Area(s) bounded by Remaining Tooth/Teeth
UNILATERAL
Source: Jeff Shotwell, University of Michigan, 2008
KENNEDY CLASS III
BILATERAL
Source: Jeff Shotwell, University of Michigan, 2008
KENNEDY CLASS IV
Source: Jeff Shotwell, University of Michigan, 2008
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule1Classificationshould follow
mouth preparations, since
further extractions may
alter the class
Rule1
If the left molar is extracted class III becomes class II
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule2
If the third molar is missing
and not to be replaced, it is not
considered in the classification
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule3
If the third molar is present
and to be used as an
abutment, it is considered in
the classification
Rule3
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Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule4
If the second molar is missing
and not to be replaced, because
the opposing second molar is
also missing, it is not considered
in the classification
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule5
The most posterior edentulous
area (or areas) always
determines the classification
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule 6
Additional edentulous areas other
than those determining the class
are referred to as modification
spaces and are designated by their
number
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule7
The extent of the modification
is not considered, only the
number of additional edentulous
areas
Applegate's rules for applying
Kennedy classification
Rule 8
There can be no modification areas in
class IV arches, because if there is a
posterior edentulous area beside the
anterior one, the former will determine
the class and the anterior edentulous
area will be a modification to the class
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The Component Parts
of Removable Partial Dentures
Denture Base
Artificial Teeth
Supporting Rests
Connectors: Major Connectors
Retainers
Minor Connectors
Direct
retainers
Indirect Retainers
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