Previous ed.: published as by Alan B. Carr, Glen P. McGivney & David T. Brown. 2005

Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-370) and indexes

Partially Edentulous Epidemiology, Physiology, and Terminology -- Consideration for Managing Partial Tooth Loss: Tooth Replacements from the Patient Perspective -- Classification of Partially Edentulous Arches -- Biomechanics of Removable Partial Dentures -- Major and Minor Connectors -- Rests and Rest Seats -- Direct Retainers -- Indirect Retainers -- Denture Base Considerations -- Principles of Removable Partial Denture Design -- Surveying -- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning -- Preparation of Mouth for Removable Partial Dentures -- Preparation of Abutment Teeth -- Impression Materials and Procedures for Removable Partial Dentures -- Support for the Distal Extension Denture Base -- Occlusal Relationships for Removable Partial Dentures -- Laboratory Procedures -- Work Authorizations for Removable Partial Dentures -- Initial Placement, Adjustment, and Servicing of the Removable Partial Denture -- Relining and Rebasing the Removable Partial Denture -- Repairs and Additions to Removable Partial Dentures -- Interim Removable Partial Dentures -- Removable Partial Denture Considerations in Maxillofacial Prosthetics -- Considerations for the Use of Dental Implants with Removable Partial Dentures