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The Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index
The Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index
The Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index
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Chester W. Douglass, Annie Shih, Larry Ostry. J Prosth Den 2002; 87(1): 5-8
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI) for edentulism is an
In general, there are 4 classifications with Class I being the most ideal
referral.
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI)
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI)
Tori are rounded and do not Palatal morphology that resists vertical Hard Palate form
affect the posterior extension and horizontal movement of the denture
of the denture base. base. No tori or exostosis.
Tori-rounded or undercut that Palatal vault morphology that offers Hard Palate form
interferes with the posterior minimal resistance to vertical and
border of the denture horizontal movement of the denture base
Palatal vault morphology that Prominent midline suture.
does not resist vertical or Tori with bony undercuts that do not
horizontal movement of the affect the posterior extension of the
denture base denture base
4. Maxillomandibular Relationship
4. Maxillomandibular Relationship
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI)
4. Maxillomandibular Relationship
• Class IV
Surgical correction required
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI)
7. Tongue Anatomy
• Class III
Large and occludes interdental space
• Class IV
Hyperactive with retracted position
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI)
The prosthodontics diagnostic index (PDI)
8. Modifiers
Oral manifestation of systemic diseases
Mild (Class II)
Moderate (Class III)
Severe (Class IV)
Refractory Patient
Refractory Patient