1. Esthetics2. Space maintenance to include supraeruption3.
Provide occlusion4. While other treatments being provided5. As an
immediate following surgery6. As a transition device to a complete
denture7. Testing a change in the VDO8. As a soft reline carrier to
condition soft tissue
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What is the biggest difference between a tx and cast RPD?
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Rests to allow the teeth to share the load
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Basic Design Concept
For the Maxillary arch?
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As the # of replaced teeth increases (especially posterior) the
greater the palatal coverage and need for WW clasping.
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For the Mandibular arch?
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Lack of horizontal bone to support occlusal load given the
narrow nature of the mandibular ridge.Some try adding WW rests but
opposing occlusion has to be just right but these arereally
intended to be short term.
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Biggest problem on lower is breakage in these areas.
Ensure that TP is well fiZing with updated reline as neededand
weak areas bulked up within limits when being fabricated.
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See syllabus for info on Valplast type tx partials.
