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13 Cards in this Set
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Any tooth or implant that retains a dental prosthesis is what?
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Abutment
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What is the portion of a fixed or removable partial denture that attaches the prosthesis to an abutment?
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Retainer
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The same force on an intracoronal retainer exerts __% more torque on an extracoronal retainer.
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30%
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The metal on the palate of an RPD is known as the ________.
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major connector
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What is a toothsupported RPD?
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Receives support from natural teeth at each end of the edentulous space
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How are tooth-tissue-supported RPDs supported?
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By anterior teeth and the edentulous space to the posterior.
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What is a positive reproduction of a dental arch?
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Cast
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What is a reproduction for demo or display purposes, but does not imply dimensional or spatial accuracy?
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Model
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Describe a kennedy class I
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Bilateral edentulous areas located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.
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Describe a kennedy class II
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UNILATERAL edentulous are located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.
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Describe a kennedy class III
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A unilateral edentulous area with natural teeth both anterior AND posterior to the area.
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Describe a kennedy class IV
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A single, bilateral edentulous area located anterior to the remaining natural teeth.
MUST CROSS THE MIDLINE |
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What area always determines the kennedy classification?
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The most posterior area
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