L1- Treatment Planning and Biomechanics of FPD Flashcards
FPD may also be referred to as:
a bridge
A dental prosthesis definitively attached to remaining teeth or to dental implants which replaces one or more missing teeth:
FPD (bridge)
Label the following image:
A- retainer
B- pontic
C- connector
D- retainer
E- abutment tooth (prepped)
F- connector
G- abutment tooth (prepped)
H- abutment
I- abutment
J- edentulous ridge
Natural tooth or implant service as attachment for FPD:
Abutment
Extra-coronal restoration cemented to abutment:
retainer
Artificial tooth suspended from abutments:
pontic
Rigid (or non-rigid) connecting pontic and retainers
connector
The site of the alveolar bone and its covering soft tissues that remains after tooth loss:
edentulous ridge
What is the goal for every orthodontist?
intact dentition and a state of dynamic equilibrium
With an intact dentition and state of dynamic equilibrium, there are ___ keeping the teeth in their locations
equal pressures
In intact dentition and state of dynamic equilibrium, the teeth stay in position based on:
hitting opposing teeth
In this image we see loss of tooth #19. What are the results of this?
14 extrusion
#20 drifting distally
Space created between #20 & #21
#18 mesial tilt
14 extrusion
In this image we see loss of tooth #19. Resulting in:
#20 drifting distally
Space created between #20 & #21
#18 mesial tilt
These consequences are due to:
improper occlusal pressure and lack of inter-occlusal space
What type of interferences may result from this image?
excursive movement interferences and possible loss of full range of movement
Consequences of unrestored tooth loss include:
- tooth movement
- no tooth movement
The tooth movement that results from unrestored tooth loss may include:
- over-eruption
- tilting & drifting
- disruption of occlusion
- pain & TMJ dysfunction
T/F: For some reason, some teeth never move after loss of proximal or opposing contacts
True- freaks of nature
What should be done prior to bridge placement in regards to occlusion?
re-establishing harmonious occlusion
Give an example of re-establishing harmonious occlusion prior to bridge placement:
Placing a crown on a super-erupted tooth
____ are produces when an FPD is made to the over-erupted dentition
occlusal interferences
T/F: There will not be consequences when an FPD is made to the over-erupted dentition
false- occlusal interferences
When an opposing tooth is restored to a corrected occlusal plane, this prevents:
interferences
Restoring an opposing tooth to a corrected occlusal plane to prevent interferences may require: (7)
- odontoplasty
- restoration
- crown
- RCT
- crown lengthening
- intrusion
- extraction
When the teeth have been missing for a long time, extreme ____ of the ____ can occur which requires more extreme treatment planning and for the general dentist, likely a referral to a prosthodontist for treatment.
closure; inter-occlusal distance
What can be seen in this image?
extreme closure of inter-occlusal distance
What are some prosthetic treatment options for a partially edentulous patient?
- RPD
- Tooth-supported FPD
- Implant-supported FPD
- Nothing
A tooth supported FPD is a treatment option for partially edentulous patients. What are some design types?
- conventional
- resin-bonded
- cantilever
T/F: It is never an option to do nothing. This is considered negligence
False- ALWAYS an option to do nothing
List indications for a RPD:
- long edentulous spans
- no distal abutment
- multiple edentulous spaces
- abnormal abutments
- periodontically weakened primary abutments
- severe loss of tissue/bone in residual ridge
Abnormal abutments is an indication that an RPD is a better option than an FPD. Describe some abnormal abutments:
- tipped
- divergent
- few
Why would an RPD be indicated in this case?
no distal abutments
What information do you need to know to determine the prognosis of a fixed bridge for treatment planning?
- x-rays
- perio charting
- decay prevention
- home care
- reasons for previous tooth loss
- clencher/grinder?
- finances
- condition of existing crowns
Indications for an FPD:
- to replace FUNCTION of missing teeth
- to STABILIZE OCCLUSION and keep the teeth from drifting and extruding
- to create ESTHETICS & PHONETICS
In order to do an FPD, we need properly distributed:
abutments
List the requirements satisfying “properly distributed abutments” for a FPD:
- abutments on both ends of edentulous space
- span length falls within structural limits
- straight alignment of restoration (slight variations)
Describe what contributes to abutment strength:
- abutments need to be restorable
- periodontally sound & stable
- no questionable pathology (PARL, non-vital)
- occlusal harmony
Contraindications for an FPD include:
- excessive loss of alveolar ridge
- abutments not restorable
- abutments are periodontally compromised
Excessive loss of the alveolar ridge is a contraindication for an FPD. This is because-
- difficulty cleaning
- difficultly in esthetics
T/F: it is possible to correct excessive loss of alveolar ridge to some degree with bone graft/augmentation with periodontal surgery
True
In what situations would abutments for a FPD be “non-restorable” and therefore a contraindication if:
- short clinical crown
- heavily restored already
Abutments for an FPD are considered “periodontally compromised” and therefore a contraindication if:
- loss of bone
- crown to root ratio (bad)
- long span between abutments
With virgin or minimally restored abutments, we prefer to pursue:
implant options to preserve these potential abutment teeth
List some characteristics of an ideal FPD:
- periodontally sound abutments
- tissue follows contour of Pontic and connector
- span is within structural parameters