• This is the most accepted classification given by EDWARD KENNEDY.
• The Kennedy’s classification is based on the relationship of the saddles to the natural teeth.
• It has four main group with modifications of each of the first three of these:

CLASS-1

Bilateral edentulous area located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.

CLASS-2

Unilateral edentulous area located posterior to the remaining natural teeth.

CLASS-3

Unilateral edentulous area with natural teeth both anterior and posterior to it.

CLASS-4

Single bilateral edentulous area located anterior to the remaining natural teeth.

MERITS

• Classification is simple and universally accepted.
• It allows to clearly communicate, to write, or to diagnose the condition of the oral cavity in which teeth are to be replaced.
• It permits visualization of the type of partially edentulous arches being considered.
• Type of design can be decided.
• Easy to apply.
• Forms basis for Applegate, Kennedy and Swenson classification.
• Type of support can be determined.

DEMERITS

• Does not give proper information of teeth present and their positions.
• Does not mention about abutment teeth.
• Not applicable to single standing tooth.
• It tells about spaces but not all teeth to be replaced.

1. Jaw Relations = Recording Vertical Dimensions
2. Horizontal Jaw Relation/ Centric Relation – Methods of Recording

1. Types of Horizontal Jaw Relations
   1. Centric 
   2. Eccentric 
      1. Lateral = right and left 
      2. Protrusive 

CENTRIC RELATION 

1. Definition = When the condyle is in most anterior superior position in the glenoid fossa 
2. When pt has teeth = entire proprioception is derived from PDL 
3. When pt is edentulous = proprioception is derived from TMJ 
4. When pt has teeth = it is centric occluded = also know as maximum intercuspal position 
5. When pt is edentulous = we need to record centric relation 
   1. These pt have habitual prognathism = move mandible forward and chew the food using anterior ridges 
   2. Important muscles = masseter and temporalis 
   3. We ask pt to relax – bring his or her upper jaw forward 
   4. Touch the tongue on most posterior part of hard palate
6. HOW TO RECORD?
   1. PHYSIOLOGICAL 
      1. Tactile 
      2. Pressure 
      3. Pressureless  
   2. FUNCTIONAL = chew in methods 
      1. Needlehouse 
      2. Patterson 
   3. GRAPHIC = tracing in the shape of arrow 
      1. Intraoral 
      2. Extraoral 
   4. RADIOGRAPHIC = identify the position of condyles in fossa 
7. Tactile interocclusal records
   1. Do a tentative jaw relation 
   2. Do teeth arrangement 
   3. Place in patient mouth and take interocclusal record = Using wax or alu wax 
   4. Re-articulate and finalize arrangement 
   5. Wax = 2mm of I/O record 
   6. Technique = static 
8. Pressureless method’
   1. Also called as Nick and Notch method
   2. Best method for reproducibility and cross verification 
   3. Using ZnOE paste or Alu wax 
9. Pressure technique 
   1. Maxillary rim of normal size
   2. Mandible rim = excess height and soft wax 
   3. Ask the pt to bite on it 
   4. Excess wax moves out 
   5. Hence, we can seal the CR record 
10. Needle house
    1. Occlusal rims are not made with wax 
    2. Rims are made with impression compound 
    3. Ask pt to do chewing motions and biting movements 
    4. We will observe = Diamond tracing on the rims 
    5. Hence, CR recorded
11. Patterson 
    1. Trench made in the mandibular rim 
    2. 1:1 carborundum and dental plaster is placed in the trench 
    3. Ask the pt to do mandibular movements = all the excess paste will flow out 
    4. Hence, height is reduced and staple pins are used 
12. Graphic 
    1. Arrow shape tracing = draw 
    2. Tip of the arrow denotes centric relation 
    3. This is a static record 
    4. Most reliable method of recording centric relation = GOTHIC ARCH TRACING 
    5. Mc pt will give rounded or tilted lines instead of ideal straight line
    6. Intra oral and extra oral tracings = records CR in horizontal plane 
    7. Pantographic tracing 
       1. Record all 3 planes
       2. Also record 4th dimension called TIME
       3. NOT USED in CD 
       4. Primarily used in full mouth rehabilitation 

TYPES OF JAW RELATIONS = this is order of recording 1- 3 

1. Orientation 
2. Vertical 
3. Horizontal
   1. Eccentric = lateral and protrusive 
   2. Centric = recorded last as rims are sealed

1. How to record VDR? 2M*
   1. Measuring after swallowing and relaxing = tapes on nose and chin
   2. Tactile sense = ask pt to open his mouth at maxium and close the mouth slowly to a rest position = hence, all the muscles will be active
   3. Anatomical Landmarks 
      1. Distance between pupil of eye and rima oris 
      2. Anterior nasal spine and lower border of mandible 
      3. If A = B 
      4. 
   4. Speech = 
      1. Words ending with M = eg Ram 
      2. Given by Schlossler  
      3. When you pronuch M = lips close 
      4. VDR is more = pt has to keep more effort to bring lips together to say M 
   5. Facial expressions 
   6. Patient position for recording at VDR
      1. Head straight 
      2. Upright position 
      3. Reid base line is parallel to the floor while recording vertical jaw relation 
      4. Draw
2. How to record VDO? 2M*
   1. Measured when pt is in centric relation 
   2. Mechanical methods
      1. Checking ridge relation 
         1. Distance between incisive papilla to mandibular incisior = 8 mm 
         2. Distance between incisive papilla to maxillary incisior = 6 mm + 2mm overbite
      2. Prextration records = BEST METHOD = Its a model of original VD 
      3. Existing denture 
   3. Physiological method 3m
      1. Given by NISWONGER and THOMSON = 1934
      2. Ask the pt to relax after placing rims in the pt mouth  = This is static method
      3. In this method, two markings are made, one on the upper lip below the nasal septum, and the other on the chin. 
      4. The patient is told to swallow and relax. 
      5. The distance between the marks is measured. 
      6. The occlusal rims are adjusted, until the distance between the marks is 2–4 mm less during occlusion. 
      7. Disadvantage: The marks move with the skin. 
   4. Phonetics 
      1. Ask the pt to prounch S or FVS eg 55 
      2. Given by silverman 
      3. This is called closest speaking space = 2mm 
      4. This is recorded in DYNAMIC position when pt is speaking 
      5. FVS sounds = speaking anterior tooth realtion = given by pound and murrell – without recording VD and set up your anterior teeth based on prouncing FVS