Cantilever Abutments

Question 1

What’s a cantilever abutment?

Answer 1

The PONTIC has abutment at one end only… The other end is unattached…

Question 2

IDEAL Cantilever?

Answer 2

1. Replacement of LI with Canine support…

2. Replacement of 1st Pm with 2nd Pm n 1st Molar

Question 3

C/I case?

Answer 3

On CI in presence of a deep palatal vault b deep bite… (NC)

Question 4

C/I conditions for Cantilever?

Answer 4

1. Endo treated tooth… Obv!!
2. Teeth with short roots

If strong abutments r not available adjacent to the edentulous area… SPRING Cantilever design done…