Bridgework Flashcards
What is an abutment
Prepped tooth
Contraindications for bridges
Poor OH
Periodontal disease
Large pulps (conventional)
High possibility of further tooth loss
Large span
Abutment prognosis poor
Tilted teeth
What is a Pontic
Tooth being replaced
What is a retainer
Crown over prepped tooth
Common design for anteriors
Cantilever
Common design for posteriors
Fixed-fixed
Retainer material for a cantilever bridge
CoCr or Nickel Chromium alloy
RRB disadvantages
Can debond
Chipping porcelain
Secondary caries
Metal shine through
RRB advantages
Less surgery time
Minimal/no prep
No LA required
If fails = less destructive
Cheaper
RRB indications
Young teeth
Good enamel quality
Large abutment tooth
Minimal occlusal load
RRB contraindications
Poor enamel quality
Long spans
Bruxists
Tilted/poorly aligned teeth
Direct RRB pontic options
Ideally pts own tooth - remove pulpal tissue
Acrylic denture tooth
Polycarbonate crown
Cellulose matrix with composite
RRB prep
180 degree wrap-around
Rest seats (cingulum/posterior)
Notch on cingulum to help locate
Supragingival chamfer 0.5mm
Anterior prep if required
Minimal
Cingulum undercut removal
0.5mm supragingival chamfer
Notch on cingulum
Posterior prep if required
Occlusal rest
180 wrap around
0.5mm supra gingival chamfer
Temporisation for RRB
Not required
DBA if prep into dentine