Removable Partial Dentures by Jepson, Nicholas J.A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Partial Denture Provision

Aim Outcome The Partially Dentate Population The Effectiveness of Partial Denture Provision

Appearance Masticatory function Maintaining occlusal stability

Consequences of Partial Denture Use

Patient acceptance Long-term effects

Key Points References Further Reading

Chapter 2: Indications for Partial Dentures

Aim Outcome Treatment Options Reasons Not to Provide Partial Dentures

A functionally oriented approach

When to Use Partial Dentures

Number and distribution of missing teeth Status of potential abutment teeth Soft tissue loss Anterior tooth spacing Restoration of occlusal face height Patient preference and cost An interim replacement for missing teeth

Key Points Further Reading

Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Partial Denture Design

Aim Outcome Classification of Partial Dentures Design and Stability in Function Design and the Prevention of Harmful Effects Partial Denture Design: Current Principles Key Points

Chapter 4: Partial Denture Design: Saddles, Rests and Retainers

Aim Outcome Saddles

Saddle–abutment relationship Extension of the fitting surface Design of the occlusal surface Material of the fitting surface

Rests

Rests in posterior teeth – occlusal rests Rests in anterior teeth

Retainers

Direct retainers Support and retention of free-end saddle dentures Indirect retainers

Key Points

Chapter 5: Partial Denture Design: Connectors

Aim Outcome Introduction Major Connectors

General principles of design Maxillary major connectors Mandibular major connectors

Minor Connectors Key Points

Chapter 6: Surveying

Aim Outcome Introduction Surveying

Retention Guide surfaces (guiding planes) Aesthetics

Dead spaces and interferences

Dead spaces Interferences

Practical Surveying Key Points

Chapter 7: Transitional Partial Dentures

Aim Outcome Introduction Design of Transitional Dentures Indications for Transitional Partial Dentures

Immediate partial dentures Prolonged restorative treatment Age

Examples of Commonly Used Transitional Dentures

Spoon denture Transitional partial denture with metal rests and clasps The Every denture

The Transition to Edentulousness

Trainer partial dentures

Key Points

Chapter 8: Clinical Guide I: Gathering the Information

Aim Outcome Introduction Examination and Preliminary Impressions

Initial evaluation Articulated study casts Preliminary (study cast) impressions Further investigations Common errors

Preliminary Registration and Denture Design

Preliminary registration Anterior try-in Common errors

Definitive Treatment Plan Key Points

Chapter 9: Clinical Guide II: Establishing the Denture Design

Aim Outcome Introduction Step 1

Comments Suggestion

Step 2

Comment Suggestion

Step 3

Comments Suggestions

Step 4

Comments Suggestions

Step 5

Comment

Step 6

Comment Suggestions

Step 7

Comments Suggestions

Step 8

Comment Suggestion

Key Points

Chapter 10: Clinical Guide III: Preparation of the Mouth for Partial Dentures

Aim Outcome Introduction Tooth Preparation

Guide surfaces Lowering survey lines Embrasure widening Rest seat preparation Creation of clasp undercut Common errors during tooth preparation

Crowning Abutment Teeth

Construction of crowns to fit an existing partial denture

Key Points

Chapter 11: Clinical Guide IV: Completing and Maintaining the Partial Denture

Aim Outcome Working Impressions

Common errors

Try-in of the Metal Framework

Common errors

Altered Cast Impression (Lower Free-end Saddle Dentures)

Common errors

Definitive Registration Partial Denture Try-in

Common errors

Partial Denture Insert

Common errors

Review and Maintenance Key Points

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