Classification of RPD
Classification of partially edentulous arches:
Cummeer's classification:
Position of the direct retainer( diagonally, unilateral Or multilateral)
Bailyn classification:
a) Tissue borne prosth.
b) Tooth borne prosth.
c) Tooth-tissue borne prosth.
Friedman's classification:
a) Anterior restoration.
b) Bounded posterior restoration.
c) Cantilever restoration.
Kennedy's classification:
1- class I :
Bilateral edentulous areas located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.
2- class II :
Unilateral edentulous area located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.
3- class III :
Unilateral edentulous area with natural teeth. both anterior & posterior to it.
4- class IV :
Single, bilateral edentulous areas located anterior to the remaining natural teeth.
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Dr. Mahmoud Ramadan
B.D.S. (2003) Misr University for Science& Technology - MUST
H.D.D. of Prosthodontics (2006) Mansoura University
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