Classification of Removable

Partial Denture
Dr. Syed Shoaib Razi
Objectives
To understand the need for classificaton
To understand the available systems that are
being used to classify removable partial denture
Need for classificaiton
It permits immediate visulaization of the type of
edentulous arch
It permits immediate differentiation between
tooth supported and tooth-tissue
supported removable partial denture.
It should be universally acceptable at the same
time.
Types of classification
Kennedy, Cummer and Bailyn.
Most acceptable and widely used is Kennedys
classification.
Dr Edward Kennedy in 1925 proposed this
classification.
Others are based on support classification
and Major Connector.
Support classification
Tooth borne
Tooth mucosa borne
Mucosa borne
Tooth Borne
The type of a partial denture which is
designed in a way so that the masticatory
loads are transmitted to the periodontium
and to the alveolar bone exclusively with the
help of the teeth.
Tooth Tissue borne
The type of a partial denture which is
designed in a way so that the masticatory
loads are transmitted to the periodontium
and to the alveolar bone partly with the help
of the teeth and partly with the help of the
mucosa.
Mucosa Borne
The type of a partial denture which is
designed in a way so that the masticatory
loads are transmitted to the periodontium
and to the alveolar bone exclusively with the
help of the mucosa.
Classification based on Major
Connector
If the major connector is constructed of a cast
metal alloy the RPD is termed DEFINITIVE
RPD.
If the major connector is acrylic, the RPD is
termed INTERIM.
Kennedys Classification
Kennedy divided partially edentulous arches into
four types:
Class I: bilateral edentulous area located posterior
to natural teeth.
Class II: Unilateral area located posterior to
natural teeth.
Class III: Unilateral edentulous area with natural
teeth present both anterior and posterior to it.
Class IV: single bilateral edentulous area crossing
midline located anterior to the remaining natural
teeth
Applegates Rules!
Most posterior partial edentulous area
determine classification type.
Classification should not precede by any
mouth preparation e.g extraction.
Third molar if to be used as abutment it will be
considered as part of classification.
If third molar is absent and is not be replaced
they will not be considered.
 If both second molars of same arch are not to be
replaced they will not be considered.
Edentulous areas other than classification are
referred as Modifications.
E.g class II mod 1
Extent of tooth loss doesnt determine
modifications, only number of edentulous areas
determine.
No modifications for class IV.
Reference
Mc Crakens removable partial denture 12th edi.