RPD Manual 11 - Removable Prosthodontics - Dalhousie University
RPD Manual 11 - Removable Prosthodontics - Dalhousie University
RPD Manual 11 - Removable Prosthodontics - Dalhousie University
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Guiding planes are most effective when they:<br />
Surveying, Path of Insertion, Guiding Planes - 19<br />
When the retentive arm (•) contacts the tooth first, it can<br />
cause movement of the tooth since the tooth is not<br />
stabilized to resist displacement. When the rigid bracing<br />
or reciprocal arm contacts first, it braces the tooth so the<br />
retentive arm cannot displace it.<br />
a. are parallel<br />
b. include more than one common axial surface (e.g. proximal and lingual surfaces)<br />
c. are directly opposed by another guiding plane (e.g. facing guiding planes in a<br />
modification space)<br />
d. are placed on several teeth<br />
e. cover a large surface area (long and/or broad)<br />
These guiding planes are parallel, include<br />
more than one common axial surface (i.e.<br />
distal of premolar, mesial of molar), directly<br />
oppose one another and are fairly long. They<br />
will be very effective.<br />
When marked with a carbon marker, well-prepared guiding planes appear as wide survey lines: