Maxillary Kennedy Cl II
Maxillary Kennedy Cl II
Case 16. Figure 11.16


Case description and design parameters
Case classification:
A single distal extension edentulous area; Class II
Support Areas:
Tooth support: Terminal abutments; a diagonal fulcrum line passing between teeth 25 and 17
Occlusal rest: 25 (MO), embrasure rest: 16, 17
Tissue support: Mucosal support in the distal extension edentulous area
Guide Plane:
Distal extension; 25 (D)
Direct Retainer:
Bar clasp; 25 (I-bar on the MB undercut, modified T-bar on the DB undercut), and double Akers clasp; 16, 17
Reciprocation: 25, 16, 17; reciprocating clasp arm
Indirect Retainer:
Auxiliary occlusal rest; 14, 24 (MO)
Major Connector:
Palatal strap
Minor Connectors:
Elements that connect the approach arm of the bar clasp, the indirect retainer, the clasp, and the artificial teeth to the major connector
Denture Base and Artificial Teeth:
Distal extension base; metal-acrylic base with acrylic artificial teeth
Case 17. Figure 11.17


Maxillary Kennedy Cl II modifications
Case 18. Figure 11.18


Case description and design parameters
Case classification:
One distal extension and one tooth-supported edentulous area; Class II Mod 1
Support areas:
Tooth support: Terminal abutments; a diagonal fulcrum line passing between teeth 23 and 16
Occlusal rests: 15 and 16 (MO), cingulum rests: 13, 23
Secondary abutments: 13 and 15
Tissue support: Mucosal support in the distal extension edentulous area
Guide planes:
Distal extension: 23 (D); tooth-supported: 13 (D), 15 (M)
Direct retainer:
Gingival clasp; 23 (MB undercut) and Akers clasp; 16 (DB undercut), wrought wire clasp; 13 (MB undercut)
Reciprocation: 13 and 23 with rest and proximal plate; 16 with reciprocating clasp arm
Indirect retainer:
Cingulum rest: 13, occlusal rest: 15 (MO)
Major connector:
Palatal strap
Minor connectors:
Elements connecting the approach arm of the gingival clasp and the artificial teeth to the major connector
Denture base and artificial teeth:
Distal extension base: metal-acrylic base; modification area: metal base
Acrylic artificial teeth and tube tooth: 14
Case 19. Figure 11.19


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Case 25. Figure 11.25

