FPD-intro

Question 1

a replacement of missing ts considering the biological, mechanical, esthetic requirments for resto of normal function and esthetics

Answer 1

fixed prosthodontics

Question 2

partial denture that cemented to natural ts or roots or implants w/c furnish the primary support to prosthesis
-cannot be removed by the patient

Answer 2

FPD

Question 3

short span and long span

Answer 3

bridge

Question 4

the cemented extracoronal resto that covers outer surface of clin. crown. to protect the underlying th structure and restore function, form, and esthetics

Answer 4

crown

Question 5

covers all 5 surfaces of clin. crown

Answer 5

full veneer crown

Question 6

doesn’t cover the entire clin. crown

Answer 6

partial veneer crown

Question 7

a crown used as a part of a FPD

Answer 7

retainer

Question 8

a th, root of th, implant, w/c provides attachment and support to FPD

Answer 8

abutment

Question 9

the artificial th that replaces the missing ts

Answer 9

pontic

Question 10

the connection that exist bet. pontic and retainer or bet. retainer

Answer 10

connectors

Question 11

• soldered joints

- movable attachments (key &keyway), precision attachments

Answer 11

• rigid

- nonrigid

Question 12

a thin layer of resto (ceramic composite) bonded over the facial surfaces of ts, primarily used to improve esthetics
-edentulous ridge

Answer 12

laminate veneers

Question 13

FPD vs RPD

Answer 13

1. the resto or prosthesis becomes an integral part of the oral cavity
2. it does not impinge (should not impinge) on adjacent mucosa and gingivial tissue
3. it causes less incidence of caries and periodontal disease
4. creates an environ w/ better distribution of masticatory forces
5. the massaging effect of food towards the gingiva isn’t hampered

Question 14

why do a FPD

Answer 14

• restore function and appearance

- prevention consequences of not replacing missing th