IMPORTANT VIVA QUESTIONS PROSTHODONTICS

TOPIC: COMMON VIVA QUESTION

Q77. What is RPD?

Ans. RPD is defined as any prosthesis that replaces some teeth in a partially dentate arch.It can be removed from the mouth and replaced at will-also called partial removable dental prosthesis.

Q78. What are the components of RPD?

Ans. The components of removable partial denture are:

1. Connectors – (a) major                    (b) minor
2. Retainers –    (a) direct                    (b) indirect
3. Rests
4. Denture base
5. Artificial teeth

Q79. What is a major connector?

Ans. The part of a partial removable dental prosthesis that joins the components on one side of the arch to the components on opposite side.