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Preface
Acknowledgements
Planes and axes
Fulcrum lines according to planes
Fulcrum lines according to the structural elements of the prosthesis
Fulcrum lines according to the position and number of abutment teeth on the dental arch
Biomechanical principles
Removable partial denture supports
Tissue support
Tooth support
Factors affecting the severity of stresses transmitted to teeth and tissue supports
Reducing stress transmitted to teeth and tissue supports
Reducing stress transmitted to teeth
Reducing stress transmitted to edentulous areas
Balancing the stress transmitted to teeth and edentulous areas
Self-Assessment A
Self-Assessment B
Self-Assessment C
Occlusal rests
Cingulum rest
Incisal rest
Self-Assessment
Functional components of a clasp
Basic principles of clasp design
Circumferential clasps
Bar-type clasps
Combination clasps
Auxiliary occlusal rest
Canine extensions from occlusal rests
Canine rests
Cingulum bars (continuous bars) and linguoplates
Modification areas
Rugae support
Major connectors
Minor connectors
Denture base
Artificial teeth
Anterior teeth
Posterior teeth
Surveying the diagnostic cast
Guide planes
Retentive areas
Interferences
Esthetics
Systematic approach to surveying a diagnostic cast
Recording relation of cast to surveyor
Surveying the master cast
Systematic approach to surveying a master cast
Kennedy classification of the case
Determining the supporting units
Considering the necessity of guide planes
Determining the direct retainers
Determining the indirect retainers
Selecting the major connector
Outlining the minor connectors
Determining the denture base and artificial teeth
An overview of treatment planning based on Kennedy classifications
Establishing jaw relations for RPDs based on Kennedy classifications
Oral surgical preparation
Conditioning of abused and irritated tissues
Periodontal preparation
Arrangements in the occlusal plane and alignment
Abutment teeth preparations on enamel
Abutment teeth preparations on crown restorations
Maxillary Kennedy Cl I
Maxillary Kennedy Cl II
Maxillary Kennedy Cl III
Maxillary Kenndey Cl lV
Mandibular Kennedy Cl I
Mandibular Kennedy Cl II
Mandibular Kennedy Cl III
Mandibular Kennedy Cl IV
REFERENCES
INDEX
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