Preclinical Prosthodontics

1.1 Definitions and scope

1.2 Edentulism: causes and consequences

1.3 Principles of denture support, retention, and stability

2.1 Maxillary landmarks (high-yield)

2.2 Mandibular landmarks (high-yield)

2.3 Muscles affecting denture borders

2.4 Impression anatomy and sulci

3.1 History and patient factors (conceptual)

3.2 Examination of ridges and soft tissues

3.3 Prognosis and case difficulty (intro)

3.4 Pre-prosthetic preparation (intro)

4.1 Goals of Impressions

4.2 Impression Techniques (BDS Standard)

4.3 Primary Impressions

4.4 Custom Trays (Intro to Fabrication)

4.5 Border Molding

4.6 Final Impressions

5.1 Master cast preparation

5.2 Record base requirements

5.3 Occlusion rims

6.1 Orientation relation

6.2 Vertical jaw relation

6.3 Centric relation (CR)

6.4 Mounting on articulator (intro)

7.1 Tooth selection

7.2 Anterior teeth arrangement (aesthetic + phonetic)

7.3 Posterior teeth arrangement

7.4 Occlusal schemes (intro but commonly examined)

8.1 Verification checklist

8.2 Common errors at try-in

9.1 Flasking and investing

9.2 Dewaxing and packing

9.3 Curing cycles

9.4 Deflasking and finishing

9.5 Processing errors

10.1 Insertion appointment checks

10.2 Post-insertion instructions

10.3 Common post-insertion problems (intro)

11.1 Definitions and indications

11.2 Components of an RPD (overview)

12.1 Kennedy classification (core)

12.2 Support types

13.1 Biomechanics of RPDs

13.2 Surveying (intro)

13.3 Mouth preparation concepts (intro)

14.1 Maxillary major connectors (design and indications)

14.2 Mandibular major connectors

15.1 Minor connectors

15.2 Rests (very high yield)

15.3 Indirect retention

16.1 Principles of clasp design

16.2 Types of clasps (core list)

16.3 RPI / RPA concepts (distal extension design)

17.1 Acrylic vs Metal Bases (Intro)

17.2 Retention of Acrylic to Framework

17.3 Impression Techniques for Distal Extension RPDs (Intro)

18.1 Occlusal considerations

18.2 Setting of teeth on saddles (preclinical)

19.1 Cast preparation and duplication (intro)

19.2 Framework fabrication overview (awareness)

19.3 Acrylic processing for RPD

20.1 Insertion checks

20.2 Patient instructions

20.3 Common complications (intro)