22 Overview + Scheduling
Appointment Information – Removable Partial Dentures
Please review the corresponding chapters for additional information on patient scheduling, appointment sequence, and materials needed.
- Diagnostics: Diagnostics Appointment
- Tooth Modifications, Border Molding, & Final Impressions: Tooth Mods, Border Molding, Final Impression Appointment
- Framework Try-In: Framework Try-In Appointment
- Maxillofacial Jaw Relations Record: Maxillomandibular Jaw Relations Record
- Wax Try-In: Wax Try-In Appointment
- Delivery: RPD Delivery
- Follow-Up Appointments: Follow-Up Appointments
The below information is for quick reference and codes used for each appointment related to removable partial dentures.
1. Diagnostics
- Alginate impressions
- Codes: S5001
2 + 3. Tooth Modifications, Border Molding, + Master Impression
- Complete necessary tooth modifications (rest seats and guide planes)
- Border mold Kennedy Class I, II, or long-span Class III
- Complete master impression with PVS mterial
- Codes:
- S____: Tooth Modifications
- S5002.1: Border Molding
- S5002: Final Impression
4. Framework Try-In
- Verify that metal framework fits intra-orally and touches patient’s soft tissues
- Complete Altered Cast Technique if necessary
- Codes:
- S___
5. Maxillomandibular Jaw Relation Records
- Contour maxillary and mandibular rims
- Determine appropriate Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (if needed)
- Obtain Centric Relation or Maximum Intercuspal Records + facebow
- Select teeth
- Code: S5008
6. Wax Try-In
- Verify VDO, occlusion, midline, and esthetics
- Axium Information:
- Code: S5009
- Removable Prosthodontics Acceptance Form
7. Delivery
8. Follow-Up (24 Hours, 1 Week)
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