Fixed partial dentures-elements. Bridge classification. Preparation guidelines. Classification of abutments. Intra and extracoronal retainer

Question 1

Parts of fixed partial denture

Answer 1

Retainer
Pontic
Connector
Abutment

Question 2

Replaces missing tooth

Answer 2

Pontic

Question 3

Connection between retainer and pontic

Answer 3

Connector

Question 4

Supports the retainer

Answer 4

Abutment

Question 5

Types of connectors

Answer 5

Rigid
Non rigid
Loop 
Split
Cross pin and wing connector

Question 6

Rigid connector use

Answer 6

When entire load on pontic transferred to abutment

Question 7

Non rigid connector use

Answer 7

Where single path of insertion impossible

Question 8

Split pontic connector use

Answer 8

For pier abutments

Question 9

Cross pin and wing connector

Answer 9

For tilted abutments

Question 10

Bridge classification

Answer 10

Fixed fixed
Fixed supported
Fixed free(cantilever)
Spring cantilever
compound

Question 11

Fixed fixed connection

Answer 11

Rigid connectors at both ends of pontic

Question 12

Fixed supported connection

Answer 12

Rigid connector at distal end of pontic and non rigid at mesial

Question 13

Fixed free (cantilever) support

Answer 13

Posterior abutment supports single anterior

Question 14

Classification of FPD edentulous space

Answer 14

class I- Posterior edentulous space
Class II- Anterior edentulous space
Class III Antero-posterior edentulous space