1 or more teeth missing same arch/quadrant
replaces posterior and anterior teeth
series of units 3 or more
2 abutments and 1 pontic=# units
joined by solder
What is the difference between fixed bridge and resin bonded bridge= RESIN BONDED BRIDGE - Correct
Answers has 1 pontic with wings-mesial and distal sides
not as strong
replaces only a single tooth
anterior teeth only
AKA maryland bridge
Indications of a fixed prosthodontics - Correct Answers 1 or more teeth missing same arch
suitable abutment teeth
healthy supportive tissues
good health and wants it place
skills and motivation to maintain OH
Contradictions of fixed prosthodontics - Correct Answers diseased or missing supportive tissues
abutment teeth missing
poor health and doesn't want it placed
poor oral habits
Home Care instructions for a provisional coverage (crown) - Correct Answers bite and chew carefully on
crown, avoid sticky foods
, brush like normal, but when flossing - down and out
falls off put back on right away call dentist
Name and describe 4 fixed prosthetics - Correct Answers veneer- thin layer of composite or porcelain
cemented to a prepared facial surface
Inlay-cast restoration for a class II restoration
Onlay- restoration for occlusal crown and proximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Fixed bridge- artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth
custom crown- more work but more natural looking
When taking an impression, why is it important to get the opposing arch? - Correct Answers to get
occlusal relationship
Reasons for Provisional Coverage - Correct Answers maintain function
reduce sensitivity
prevent shifting
protect margins
Indications of a partial denture - Correct Answers replace several teeth in arch
temporary replacement-children
avoid add+ reduction in tooth structure primary and perm. dentition
replace missing teeth for pt's who can't do bridge, crown, implant
allow pt to maintain good OH
contradictions of partial denture - Correct Answers lack of suitable teeth in arch to support
rampant caries
lack of pt acceptance
chronic poor OH