Mccracken's removable partial prosthodontics

Machine generated contents note: pt. I GENERAL CONCEPTS/TREATMENT PLANNING -- 1. Partially Edentulous Epidemiology, Physiology, and Terminology -- Tooth Loss and Age -- Consequences of Tooth Loss -- Functional Restoration with Prostheses -- Current Removable Partial Denture Use -- Need for Removable Partial Dentures -- 2. Considerations for Managing Partial Tooth Loss -- Managing Tooth Loss Over Time -- Tooth-Supported Prostheses -- Tooth- and Tissue-Supported Prostheses -- The Phases of Partial Denture Service -- Reasons for Failure of Clasp-Retained Partial Dentures -- 3. Classification of Partially Edentulous Arches -- Requirements of an Acceptable Method of Classification -- Kennedy Classification -- Applegate's Rules for Applying the Kennedy Classification -- 4. Biomechanics of Removable Partial Dentures -- Biomechanics and Design Solutions -- Biomechanical Considerations -- Impact of Implants on Movements of Partial Dentures -- Simple Machines.

Note continued: Possible Movements of Partial Dentures -- 5. Major and Minor Connectors -- Role of Major Connectors in Control of Prosthesis Movement -- Minor Connectors -- Finishing Lines -- Reaction of Tissue to Metallic Coverage -…