Lec 1/12 Prep for partial FDP Flashcards
Consequence of tooth loss:
teeth drift M or D, supraeruption of opposing tooth, premature contact created during protrusive moves
4 choices to replace missing tooth/teeth”
implant supported resto, partial FDP, removable partial denture, resin bonded FDP
abutment:
tooth or portion of tooth of portion of implant that supports prosthesis
Retainer:
device used to stabilize or aide in retention of prosthesis (part of FDP cemented or luted ot the abutment)
Pontic:
artificial tooth on FDP, replaces tooth, fills space filled by clinical crown, restores function
Connector:
unites pontic and retainere
Abutment preparation:
clinical crown portion that has been prepped
abutment:
all parts below clinical crown of abutment tooth
Only material option for sanitary pontic:
all metal
sanitary pontic is indicated here:
posterior mandible, good access for OH, poor esthetics
Saddle-ridge lap pontic design is indicated here:
NEVER
Conical pontic design is indicated here:
molara wo esthetic requirement, good access for OH, poor esthetics
When not to use conical pontic:
pt has POH
Materials that conical pontic can come in:
all-metal, metal-ceramic, all-resin
Indications for modified ridge lap pontic design:
High esthetic req, ant teeth, premolars, max molars
modified ridge lap pontic design, ease of cleanliness:
moderate
Materials that modified ridge lap pontics can use:
metal-ceramic, all resin, all ceramic
Indications of ovate pontic:
very high esthetic need, max incisors, canines, and premolars