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Replaces one or more teeth but less than all the natural teeth and is permanently attached to the natural teeth or roots or implants.
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Fixed Appliances
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What are some examples of Fixed Appliances?
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Space maintainers; fixed partial denture/bridges; perio splint; ortho appliances (LAW) fixed complete/partial with implant attached; abutments
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What are the components of a Fixed parital denture (bridge)?
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Abutment; retainer; pontic; connector; surfaces;
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Anchor tooth or implant in a fixed bridge
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Abutment
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Crown inlay or onlay that restores abutment teeth, also supports and fixates the partial fixed denture
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Retainer
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Artificial tooth occupying space of lost tooth
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Pontic
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Unites Retainer to pontic or 2 pontics together; usually a solder joint
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Connector
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What are the 2 types of Fixed Partial Dentures (bridges)?
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1. Natural Teeth Supported
2. Implant Supported |
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What are the 3 types of Natural teeth supported fixed bridges?
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Bilateral, Cantilever, & Resin-bonded cast metal bridge
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Supported by one or more natual teeth at each end
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Bilateral Natural teeth Supported bridge
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Supported by one or more teeth at one end only
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Cantilever natural teeth supported bridge
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Uses resin, bonded retainer attached to ethced enamel, little or no removal of tooth structure, ie: Maryland Bridge
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Resin-bonded cast metal bridge
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Blade, cylinder, and screw types of implants used for abutments
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Implant supported Fixed Bridges
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What is the criteria for Fixed Partial Dentures (Bridges)?
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1. Congenial with teeth and periodontium (Harmonious
2. Accessible for cleaning by patient and RDH. 3. No interference with normal cleaning regimen of remaining dentition. 4. Does not traumatize oral tissues |
