FPD Exam 1 | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
What is the optimal crown-to-root ratio for FPD abutment teeth? - 2:3 is the OPTIMAL ratio 1:1 is the maximum acceptable ratio (You can't have more crowns than roots supporting it) (E.g. 2 abutment teeth with 3 roots total) What is Ante's law? - Abutment teeth root surface are should be equal to or more than replaced/pontic teeth (e.g. A pontic tooth that would normally have 2 roots should have at least 2 (preferably more) roots on abutment teeth.) How does deflection (bend) change for 2-tooth vs 3-tooth pontics? - If span length is doubled (e.g. 1 tooth to 2 tooth), deflection (bend) will be 8x more.
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