McCracken's removable partial prosthodontics / Alan B. Carr, Glen P. McGivney, David T. Brown.

Rev. ed. of: McCracken's removable partial prosthodontics / Glen P. McGivney. 10th ed. c2000.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-447) and index.

1. Partially edentulous epidemiology, physiology, and terminology -- 2. Clasp-retained partial denture -- 3. Classification of partially edentulous arches -- 4. Biomechanics of removable partial dentures -- 5. Major and minor connectors -- 6. Rests and rest seats -- 7. Direct retainers -- 8. Indirect retainers -- 9. Denture base considerations -- 10. Principles of removable partial denture design -- 11. Surveying -- 12. Diagnosis and treatment planning -- 13. Preparation of mouth for removable partial dentures -- 14. Preparation of abutment teeth -- 15. Impression materials and procedures for removable partial dentures -- 16. Support for the distal extension denture base -- 17. Occlusal relationships for removable partial dentures -- 18. Laboratory procedures -- 19. Work authorizations for removable partial dentures -- 20. Initial placement, adjustment, and servicing of the removable partial denture -- 21. Relining and rebasing the removable partial denture -- 22. Repairs and additions to removable partial dentures -- 23. Temporary removable partial dentures -- 24. Removable partial denture considerations in maxillofacial prosthetics.