Which classification is used to describe patterns of partially edentulous arches for removable partial dentures?
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Correct answer: Kennedy classification
The Kennedy classification describes partially edentulous arches (e.g., bilateral free-end, unilateral free-end, bounded, and anterior spans) and is fundamental in removable partial denture treatment planning.
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