Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
A patient has teeth #2, #3, #4, #14, and #15 in the maxillary arch; teeth #1 and #16 are missing. What is the Kennedy classification for this case?
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Correct answer: B. Kennedy Class I
Kennedy Class I = bilateral edentulous areas POSTERIOR to all remaining teeth (bilateral distal extension). Teeth #1 and #16 missing = bilateral posterior edentulism = Class I. Source confirms: 'Kennedy I porque la brecha edentula es la más posterior; #1 y #16 missing.'
- A. Kennedy Class III = unilateral bounded/intercalated edentulous area with teeth both anterior and posterior.
- B. CORRECT. Kennedy Class I = bilateral distal extension. #1 and #16 missing = bilateral posterior = Class I.
- C. Kennedy Class IV = single anterior edentulous area crossing the midline.
- D. Kennedy Class II = UNILATERAL distal extension (one side only).
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