Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
A patient is missing a tooth in the ANTERIOR area crossing the midline. What Kennedy classification is this?
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Correct answer: A. Kennedy Class IV
Kennedy Class IV = single bilateral edentulous area located anterior to remaining teeth and CROSSING the midline. No modifications possible for Class IV.
- A. CORRECT. Kennedy Class IV = single edentulous area crossing the anterior midline. This is the only class without modifications. The bilateral nature (crossing midline) distinguishes it from Class III.
- B. Kennedy Class I = bilateral posterior free-end edentulous areas (both posterior segments missing).
- C. Kennedy Class II = unilateral posterior free-end edentulous area (one side only).
- D. Kennedy Class III = unilateral POSTERIOR edentulous area with natural teeth anterior and posterior (bounded saddle). Does NOT cross the midline.
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