McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics, 14th Edition

• Updated information on the use of implants with removable partial dentures highlights considerations in treatment planning, including the selection of implants and provision of care using dental implants.
• Evidence-based approach uses current research to help you diagnose, design, develop, and sequence a treatment plan.
• Updated content addresses laboratory support for removable partial dentures.

• NEW! Detailed illustrations and clinical photos reinforce key concepts and demonstrate the latest advances in removable partial dentures.
• NEW! Technology coverage explores the use of digital technologies and digital dentistry techniques.
• NEW! Expert editors and authors bring fresh perspectives to the text as they share key clinical insights.
• NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features animations that visualize the creation, mechanics, and techniques in removable partial dentures, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

PART I: GENERAL CONCEPTS/TREATMENT PLANNING
1. Partially Edentulous Epidemiology, Physiology, and Terminology
2. Considerations for Managing Partial Tooth Loss
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. Considerations of Removable Partial Denture Materials

PART II: CLINICAL AND LABORATORY
14. Preparation of the Mouth for Removable Partial Dentures
15. Preparation of Abutment Teeth
16. Impression Materials and Procedures for Removable Partial Dentures
17. Framework Try-In
18. Occlusal Relationships for Removable Partial Dentures
19. Work Authorizations for Removable Partial Dentures
20. Laboratory Procedures
21. Initial Placement, Adjustment, and Servicing of the Removable Partial Denture

PART III: LONG-TERM SUCCESS: PATIENT AND PROSTHESIS
22. Long-Term Care of the Patient
23. Relining and Rebasing the Removable Partial Denture
24. Repairs and Additions to Removable Partial Dentures

PART IV: MAINTENANCE
25. Considerations for the Use of Dental Implants with Removable Partial Dentures
26. Interim Removable Partial Dentures

APPENDICES
A: Glossary